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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: $52,955

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $30,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,319

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $28,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelMKTCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $41,674 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Elite Package 4,000      
Adaptive cruise control 1,295      
Semi-automated parking system 595      
Second-row buckets 995      
Refrigerated storage compartment 895      
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Heated second row seats   625 625 625
Special order charge   250 250 250
Folding second row seats   440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850  
Elite Package 3,480      
Adaptive cruise control 1,127      
Semi-automated parking system 518      
Second-row buckets 866      
Refrigerated storage compartment 779      
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Heated second row seats   581 581 581
Special order charge   233 233 233
Folding second row seats   409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791  
Options (change) 7,780 10,775 9,335 8,485
Options (change) 6,770 10,022 8,683 7,892
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $52,955 $83,800 $109,760 $115,910
Total Invoice $49,319 $78,000 $102,143 $107,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,833
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelMKTCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,955$83,800$109,760$115,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,985-5,085-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,955$81,815$104,675$110,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,860$28,710
Total Invoice$49,319$78,000$102,143$107,862
Adjustments for Features0-1,848-4,732-5,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,319$76,152$97,411$102,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,259$26,699

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelMKTCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,020$11,005$14,105$14,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,985$5,085$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,848-4,732-5,011

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122014
ModelMKTCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in113.2 in
Length207.6 in194.5 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft315.3 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 radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested117536%
Total Not Requested210064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
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
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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