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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: $50,590

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $50,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,237

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $46,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelMKSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,500 $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $226,900
Base Invoice $39,035 $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $211,017
Adaptive cruise control 1,295        
245/45VR20 800        
Cargo organizer 160 350 350 350 350
Semi-automated parking system 535        
Remote start 425        
Ultimate Package 5,000        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250  
Premium Package   4,500 4,500    
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Polished alloy wheels       1,700  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153        
245/45VR20 712        
Cargo organizer 142 326 326 326 326
Semi-automated parking system 476        
Remote start 394        
Ultimate Package 4,450        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093  
Premium Package   4,185 4,185    
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0 0
Polished alloy wheels       1,581  
Options (change) 8,215 7,720 7,720 4,920 350
Options (change) 7,327 7,181 7,181 4,577 326
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $50,590 $105,245 $101,202 $150,545 $230,275
Total Invoice $47,237 $97,944 $93,901 $140,073 $214,368

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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: $41,742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,434
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelMKSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine273hp V6449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$50,590$105,245$101,202$150,545$230,275
Adjustments for Features0-8,745-8,870-11,445-22,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$96,500$92,332$139,100$208,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,168$0$46,768$115,798
Total Invoice$47,237$97,944$93,901$140,073$214,368
Adjustments for Features0-8,138-8,230-10,649-20,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,237$89,806$85,671$129,424$193,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,135$0$43,753$108,082

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

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelMKSS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimBaseS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Eco accelerator  $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Night vision    $1750
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,605$13,350$13,475$16,050$26,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,745$8,870$11,445$22,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,138-8,230-10,649-20,615

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

Model Year20122017
ModelMKSS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.9 in124.6 in
Length204.1 in206.5 in
Width75.9 in74.8 in
Height61.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
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 Requested316581%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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%

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