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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: $33,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,319

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $31,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,300 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $41,674 $69,890 $101,277
Elite Package 4,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Semi-automated parking system 595    
Second-row buckets 995    
Refrigerated storage compartment 895    
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Parking Assist Package   1,290  
Folding second row seats   440  
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Elite Package 3,480    
Adaptive cruise control 1,127    
Semi-automated parking system 518    
Second-row buckets 866    
Refrigerated storage compartment 779    
Premium Package   3,627 2,325
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Parking Assist Package   1,200  
Folding second row seats   409  
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   233 233
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549  
Options (change) 7,780 10,145 5,625
Options (change) 6,770 9,436 5,232
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $52,955 $86,290 $115,520
Total Invoice $49,319 $80,321 $107,504

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,898
Model Year201220182018
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,955$86,290$115,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,955$82,955$109,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,330
Total Invoice$49,319$80,321$107,504
Adjustments for Features0-3,104-5,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,319$77,217$101,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,485

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220182018
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
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
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $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
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$9,420$12,755$15,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,104-5,802

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122018
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.4,159 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 detection100Yes
Total Requested127539%
Total Not Requested200061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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