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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: $51,515

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $31,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,676

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $28,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,870 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $40,727 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Elite Package 4,600      
Adaptive cruise control 1,295      
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Cargo organizer 160 290 290 290
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625 625
Special order charge   250 250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Elite Package 4,186      
Adaptive cruise control 1,179      
Panoramic sunroof 1,543      
Cargo organizer 146 270 270 270
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581 581
Special order charge   233 233 233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Options (change) 7,750 9,825 8,775 8,775
Options (change) 7,054 9,139 8,162 8,162
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $51,515 $82,850 $109,200 $116,200
Total Invoice $48,676 $77,117 $101,622 $108,132

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,467
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,515$82,850$109,200$116,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-6,595-6,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,515$79,655$102,605$109,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,950$29,550
Total Invoice$48,676$77,117$101,622$108,132
Adjustments for Features0-2,974-6,137-6,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,676$74,143$95,485$101,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,342$27,480

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelMKSCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100$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$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Massage, driver seat$100 $100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,820$10,015$13,415$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$6,595$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,974-6,137-6,509

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132014
ModelMKSCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length205.6 in194.5 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height61.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.4,256 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested261573%
Total Not Requested97527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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