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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: $30,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,235

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $28,012

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Model Year2014201620162016
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,575 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $36,647 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Elite Package 5,730      
Adaptive cruise control 1,295      
Wood trim 495      
Night Package   300 300  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610    
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800 800  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590  
Premium Package     4,200 3,740
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250  
Elite Package 5,099      
Adaptive cruise control 1,153      
Wood trim 441      
Night Package   279 279  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497    
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744 744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549  
Premium Package     3,906 3,478
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 7,520 9,790 10,005 7,165
Options (change) 6,693 9,105 9,305 6,663
Destination 895 925 925 925
Total Price $46,990 $77,615 $85,030 $115,890
Total Invoice $44,235 $72,247 $79,143 $107,842

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,023
Model Year2014201620162016
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 14610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,990$77,615$85,030$115,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,285-5,700-9,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,990$73,330$79,330$106,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,000$33,035
Total Invoice$44,235$72,247$79,143$107,842
Adjustments for Features0-3,989-5,305-8,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,235$68,258$73,838$98,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,580$30,720

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201620162016
ModelMKXCLSCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $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
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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
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   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $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
Polished 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$7,345$11,630$13,045$16,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,285$5,700$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,989-5,305-8,864

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142016
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.4,035 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 650W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270062%
Total Not Requested165038%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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 camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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