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Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,360

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $29,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,801

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $27,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $41,674 $65,751 $89,559
Elite Package 4,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 2,230 2,230
Refrigerated storage compartment 895    
Second-row buckets 995    
Premium Package 1   3,950 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140 1,140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   920  
Elite Package 3,480    
Adaptive cruise control 1,127 2,074 2,074
Refrigerated storage compartment 779    
Second-row buckets 866    
Premium Package 1   3,674 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060 1,060
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   856  
Options (change) 7,185 8,940 6,570
Options (change) 6,252 8,315 6,110
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $52,360 $81,815 $106,345
Total Invoice $48,801 $76,241 $99,144

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,572
Model Year201220092009
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,360$81,815$106,345
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,145$81,815$104,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,930
Total Invoice$48,801$76,241$99,144
Adjustments for Features-1,1320-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,669$76,241$97,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,411

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220092009
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,720$8,505$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1320-1,492

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122009
ModelMKTCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in112.4 in
Length207.6 in193.0 in
Width76.0 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested92528%
Total Not Requested235072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

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