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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: $53,435

Lincoln MKT Reserve   
Difference: $20,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,602

Lincoln MKT Reserve   
Difference: $18,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimReserveCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,025 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $46,574 $60,357 $80,538
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Refrigerated storage compartment 895    
Second-row buckets 995    
Lighting Package   1,220 1,220
Power trunk closer   510 510
Satellite radio   699 699
Proximity key   1,080 1,080
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,240 1,240
Heated front seats   690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   890  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
Refrigerated storage compartment 797    
Second-row buckets 886    
Lighting Package   1,135 1,135
Power trunk closer   474 474
Satellite radio   650 650
Proximity key   1,004 1,004
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,153 1,153
Heated front seats   642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   828  
Options (change) 3,485 7,429 5,849
Options (change) 3,103 6,909 5,439
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $53,435 $74,404 $94,924
Total Invoice $50,602 $69,341 $88,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,236
Model Year201820062006
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimReserveCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,435$74,404$94,924
Adjustments for Features-5,8050-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,630$74,404$93,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,570
Total Invoice$50,602$69,341$88,452
Adjustments for Features-5,4970-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,105$69,341$87,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,226

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820062006
ModelMKTCLSCLS
TrimReserveCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$12,670$6,865$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4970-885

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,703 lb.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.2 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 in56.0 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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