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

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Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,505

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $36,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,094

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $34,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMKXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,840 $74,000 $99,050
Base Invoice $33,051 $68,820 $92,116
Navigation system 1,995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,895    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180 1,180
Navigation system 1,676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,592    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097 1,097
Options (change) 3,890 1,180 1,180
Options (change) 3,268 1,097 1,097
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $40,505 $77,355 $103,705
Total Invoice $37,094 $72,092 $96,688

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,671
Model Year200820112011
ModelMKXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6510, 12510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,505$77,355$103,705
Adjustments for Features0-3,570-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$73,785$98,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$37,094$72,092$96,688
Adjustments for Features0-3,327-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,094$68,765$91,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,103

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year200820112011
ModelMKXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,050$8,620$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,570$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,327-4,820

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20082011
ModelMKXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.4 in
Length186.5 in193.0 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height67.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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