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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: $49,555

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $28,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,892

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $25,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,870 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $40,727 $60,357 $80,538
Premium Package 2,800    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 3,130 3,110
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Comfort Package   1,500 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
Premium Package 2,548    
Adaptive cruise control 1,179 2,911 2,892
Panoramic sunroof 1,543    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Comfort Package   1,395 1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
Options (change) 5,790 10,859 10,199
Options (change) 5,270 10,099 9,485
Destination 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $49,555 $77,834 $99,274
Total Invoice $46,892 $72,531 $92,498

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,448
Model Year201320062006
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,555$77,834$99,274
Adjustments for Features0-205-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,555$77,629$98,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,890
Total Invoice$46,892$72,531$92,498
Adjustments for Features0-191-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,892$72,340$91,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,455

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201320062006
ModelMKSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
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 
Active grille shutters$0  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, 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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,335$6,540$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-191-703

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132006
ModelMKSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.4 in
Length205.6 in193.0 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height61.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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