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

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Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,205

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $11,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,209

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,500 $43,525 $56,225
Base Invoice $39,035 $40,478 $52,289
Navigation Package 3,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Semi-automated parking system 535    
Multimedia Package   2,150 2,150
Premium 1 Package   2,590 2,590
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Distronic Plus Package   2,950 2,950
Special order charge   250 250
Automatic climate control, front   760 760
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Proximity key   650 650
Leather seating surfaces   770  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   990 990
Navigation Package 2,670    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Semi-automated parking system 476    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package   2,409 2,409
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Distronic Plus Package   2,744 2,744
Special order charge   233 233
Automatic climate control, front   707 707
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Proximity key   605 605
Leather seating surfaces   716  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   921 921
Options (change) 4,830 14,190 13,420
Options (change) 4,299 13,200 12,484
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $47,205 $58,640 $70,570
Total Invoice $44,209 $54,603 $65,698

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,840
Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine273hp V6201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$47,205$58,640$70,570
Adjustments for Features0-5,965-7,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,205$52,675$63,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780
Total Invoice$44,209$54,603$65,698
Adjustments for Features0-5,554-6,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,209$49,049$59,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,025

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSSLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK250SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,595$11,560$12,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,554-6,624

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122014
ModelMKSSLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.9 in95.7 in
Length204.1 in162.8 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height61.6 in51.2 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 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 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.410.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested131567%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900106%
Total Not Requested-50-6%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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