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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: $49,060

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $26,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $24,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $39,035 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Adaptive cruise control 1,295      
Navigation Package 3,000      
Cargo organizer 160 290 290 290
Semi-automated parking system 535      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153      
Navigation Package 2,670      
Cargo organizer 142 270 270 270
Semi-automated parking system 476      
Panoramic sunroof 1,509      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 6,685 8,220 10,045 7,455
Options (change) 5,950 7,646 9,343 6,933
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $49,060 $75,135 $84,170 $114,930
Total Invoice $45,860 $69,942 $78,344 $106,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,703
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,060$75,135$84,170$114,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,630-6,395-9,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,060$71,505$77,775$105,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,270$33,730
Total Invoice$45,860$69,942$78,344$106,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,379-5,952-9,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$66,563$72,392$97,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,829$31,365

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,560$10,190$12,955$16,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630$6,395$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,379-5,952-9,022

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122015
ModelMKSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length204.1 in194.5 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height61.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

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