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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: $43,870

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $29,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,069

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $27,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,845 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $34,871 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Ultimate Package 695      
Navigation system 1,995      
Heated second row seats 295   625 625
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 800 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,895      
Night Package   300 300  
Alloy wheels, optional design   500 500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 2,500
Special order charge     250  
Ultimate Package 584      
Navigation system 1,676      
Heated second row seats 248   581 581
Illuminated door sill trim plates 248 744 744  
Panoramic sunroof 1,592      
Night Package   279 279  
Alloy wheels, optional design   465 465  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 2,325
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 5,175 4,530 7,705 3,125
Options (change) 4,348 4,213 7,166 2,906
Destination 850 925 925 925
Total Price $43,870 $73,005 $83,480 $112,950
Total Invoice $40,069 $67,960 $77,702 $105,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,991
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$43,870$73,005$83,480$112,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,190-7,055-10,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,870$68,815$76,425$102,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,610$33,255
Total Invoice$40,069$67,960$77,702$105,108
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-6,567-10,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,069$64,060$71,135$94,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,075$30,923

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
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 $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $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
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$10,180$13,045$16,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190$7,055$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,900-6,567-10,125

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20092017
ModelMKXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.2 in
Length186.5 in194.5 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height67.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested65036%
Total Not Requested117564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

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