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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: $36,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,860

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $33,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $39,035 $69,890 $101,277
Navigation Package 3,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Cargo organizer 160 290 290
Semi-automated parking system 535    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Premium Package   3,900  
Heated second row seats   625  
Special order charge   250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Navigation Package 2,670    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Cargo organizer 142 270 270
Semi-automated parking system 476    
Panoramic sunroof 1,509    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Premium Package   3,627  
Heated second row seats   581  
Special order charge   233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 6,685 9,195 2,540
Options (change) 5,950 8,553 2,363
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $49,060 $85,340 $112,435
Total Invoice $45,860 $79,438 $104,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,393
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,060$85,340$112,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,645-8,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,060$78,695$104,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,445
Total Invoice$45,860$79,438$104,635
Adjustments for Features0-6,185-7,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,860$73,253$96,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,662

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $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
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Alloy wheels $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$6,645$13,290$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,645$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,185-7,720

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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.4,159 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 CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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