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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: $53,280

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $22,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,125

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $20,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMKTCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,370 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $41,202 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Elite Package 3,500      
Technology Package 2,000      
Second-row buckets 995      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Refrigerated storage compartment 895      
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290  
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Elite Package 3,115      
Technology Package 1,780      
Second-row buckets 886      
Panoramic sunroof 1,420      
Refrigerated storage compartment 797      
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200  
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 8,985 9,170 10,995 7,165
Options (change) 7,998 8,529 10,226 6,663
Destination 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,280 $76,085 $85,120 $114,640
Total Invoice $50,125 $70,825 $79,227 $106,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,410
Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMKTCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,280$76,085$85,120$114,640
Adjustments for Features-7550-2,765-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,525$76,085$82,355$108,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,270$32,890
Total Invoice$50,125$70,825$79,227$106,680
Adjustments for Features-7100-2,574-5,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,415$70,825$76,653$101,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,828$30,583

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2016201520152015
ModelMKTCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
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$0
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200
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
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$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$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$150
Metal pedals   $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$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$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$10,695$9,940$12,705$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$2,765$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments-7100-2,574-5,272

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20162015
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 Weight4,703 lb.4,035 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 Headroom39.0 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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