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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,700

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,565

Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250   
Difference: $3,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAMKS
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,500 $48,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $29,295 $45,105 $39,035
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Interior Package 1,650 1,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood trim 325 325  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Sunroof, large 1,480 1,480  
Navigation Package     3,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Semi-automated parking system     535
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Interior Package 1,535 1,535  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Wood trim 302 302  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Sunroof, large 1,376 1,376  
Navigation Package     2,670
Adaptive cruise control     1,153
Semi-automated parking system     476
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 13,275 12,425 6,525
Options (change) 12,345 11,554 5,808
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $45,700 $61,850 $48,900
Total Invoice $42,565 $57,584 $45,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAMKS
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4355hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$45,700$61,850$48,900
Adjustments for Features-330-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$58,995$48,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,625$0
Total Invoice$42,565$57,584$45,718
Adjustments for Features-307-2,6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,258$54,926$45,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,668$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201520152012
ModelCLACLAMKS
TrimCLA250CLA45 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$9,050$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-307-2,6580

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
ModelCLAMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.9 in
Length182.3 in204.1 in
Width70.0 in75.9 in
Height56.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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