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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: $46,990

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $36,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,235

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $33,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelMKXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,575 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $36,647 $66,309 $88,257
Elite Package 5,730    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Wood trim 495    
Premium 1 Package   4,390 3,690
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Heated second row seats   625 625
Special order charge   250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear spoiler   400  
Folding second row seats   440  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 850
Elite Package 5,099    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Wood trim 441    
Premium 1 Package   4,083 3,432
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Heated second row seats   581 581
Special order charge   250 250
Obstacle detection, rear   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) 7,520 11,415 9,335
Options (change) 6,693 10,634 8,700
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $46,990 $83,590 $105,110
Total Invoice $44,235 $77,818 $97,832

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,789
Model Year201420122012
ModelMKXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,990$83,590$105,110
Adjustments for Features0-5,150-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$78,440$98,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,420
Total Invoice$44,235$77,818$97,832
Adjustments for Features0-4,794-5,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,235$73,024$92,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,991

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201420122012
ModelMKXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
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, 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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,720$11,870$12,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,150$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,794-5,817

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
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.4,159 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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested260060%
Total Not Requested175040%

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
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested97542%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, 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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

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