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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,700

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $43,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,918

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $41,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelMKSSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,490 $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850
Base Invoice $35,461 $80,864 $103,044 $140,756 $204,461
Technology Package 1,395        
Adaptive cruise control 995        
Navigation Package 2,995        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   650 650 650 650
Wood trim       0 0
Technology Package 1,200        
Adaptive cruise control 856        
Navigation Package 2,576        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   605 605 605 605
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 5,385 650 650 650 650
Options (change) 4,632 605 605 605 605
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,700 $88,525 $112,375 $152,925 $222,725
Total Invoice $40,918 $82,394 $104,574 $142,286 $207,291

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,787
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelMKSSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$44,700$88,525$112,375$152,925$222,725
Adjustments for Features0-10,410-13,460-18,935-23,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$78,115$98,915$133,990$199,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,800$55,875$121,575
Total Invoice$40,918$82,394$104,574$142,286$207,291
Adjustments for Features0-9,689-12,526-17,618-21,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,918$72,705$92,048$124,668$185,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,343$51,963$113,147

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelMKSSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control $150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
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
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
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
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$16,475$19,525$25,000$29,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,410$13,460$18,935$23,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,689-12,526-17,618-21,439

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20092017
ModelMKSSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in101.7 in
Length204.1 in182.3 in
Width75.9 in73.9 in
Height61.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,128 lb.3,827 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.413.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested129079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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