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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: $49,580

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $34,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,034

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $32,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,415 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $37,076 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Adaptive cruise control 1,295      
Elite Package 7,500      
Wood trim 495      
Premium 1 Package   4,150 3,690 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Heated second row seats   625 625 625
Special order charge   250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Rear spoiler   400    
Folding second row seats   440    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850  
Adaptive cruise control 1,127      
Elite Package 6,525      
Wood trim 431      
Premium 1 Package   3,860 3,432 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744
Heated second row seats   581 581 581
Special order charge   233 233 233
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Rear spoiler   372    
Folding second row seats   409    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 791  
Options (change) 9,290 11,175 9,335 8,485
Options (change) 8,083 10,394 8,683 7,892
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $49,580 $84,200 $109,760 $115,910
Total Invoice $46,034 $78,372 $102,143 $107,862

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,335
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,580$84,200$109,760$115,910
Adjustments for Features0-5,375-8,275-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,580$78,825$101,485$107,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,660$28,510
Total Invoice$46,034$78,372$102,143$107,862
Adjustments for Features0-5,003-7,701-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,034$73,369$94,442$99,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,073$26,513

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
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
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $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$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,920$12,295$15,195$15,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,375$8,275$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,003-7,701-7,980

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20112014
ModelMKXCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.2 in
Length186.7 in194.5 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height67.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
245/50R20 tires400No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested257554%
Total Not Requested215046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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