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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,365

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $32,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,242

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $30,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $39,035 $65,751 $89,559
Navigation Package 3,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 2,230 2,230
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   920  
Navigation Package 2,670    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153 2,074 2,074
Panoramic sunroof 1,509    
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   856  
Options (change) 5,990 8,240 6,570
Options (change) 5,332 7,664 6,110
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $48,365 $81,115 $106,345
Total Invoice $45,242 $75,590 $99,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,256
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,365$81,115$106,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,245-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,365$78,870$102,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,530
Total Invoice$45,242$75,590$99,144
Adjustments for Features0-2,092-3,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,242$73,498$95,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,968

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220092009
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$7,940$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,092-3,678

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122009
ModelMKSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length204.1 in193.0 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height61.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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