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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,135

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $53,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,072

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $50,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelMKSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,270 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $38,053 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Navigation Package 2,500            
Adaptive cruise control 1,310            
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Semi-automated parking system 535            
Driver Assistance Package   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium 2 Package   3,630 3,630 3,630      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0   0
Navigation Package 2,150            
Adaptive cruise control 1,126            
Panoramic sunroof 1,458 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Semi-automated parking system 460            
Driver Assistance Package   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium 2 Package   3,376 3,376 3,376      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0   0
Options (change) 6,040 7,620 7,670 7,670 4,040 0 0
Options (change) 5,194 7,087 7,134 7,134 3,758 0 0
Destination 825 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $48,135 $101,345 $102,095 $104,045 $145,215 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $44,072 $94,383 $95,081 $96,894 $135,182 $151,810 $199,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,052
Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelMKSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine273hp V6275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$48,135$101,345$102,095$104,045$145,215$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,770-7,470-5,720-9,570-14,820-14,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,135$95,575$94,625$98,325$135,645$148,155$199,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0$3,700$41,020$53,530$104,430
Total Invoice$44,072$94,383$95,081$96,894$135,182$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features0-5,374-6,957-5,327-8,909-13,805-13,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,072$89,009$88,124$91,567$126,273$138,005$185,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$3,443$38,149$49,881$97,191

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2010201220122012201220122012
ModelMKSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50      
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system$500      
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Night vision     $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night     $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Safety key$5      
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200$1200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15      
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$4,195$9,965$11,665$9,915$13,765$19,015$19,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,770$7,470$5,720$9,570$14,820$14,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,374-6,957-5,327-8,909-13,805-13,797

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20102012
ModelMKSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in124.6 in
Length204.1 in206.5 in
Width75.9 in73.7 in
Height61.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125077%
Total Not Requested36523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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