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

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Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,630

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $13,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,527

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $12,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelCLKCLKMKS
TrimCLK350CLK550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,450 $55,150 $39,010
Base Invoice $43,198 $51,290 $37,059
Premium I Package 2,550 2,250  
Premium II Package 1,100 1,100  
Premium III Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Proximity key 1,110 1,110  
Heated front seats 710 710  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 550 550  
Satellite radio 520 520  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Premium I Package 2,372 2,092  
Premium II Package 1,022 1,024  
Premium III Package 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660  
Proximity key 1,032 1,032  
Heated front seats 660 660  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512 512  
Satellite radio 484 484  
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 8,250 7,950 1,695
Options (change) 7,672 7,394 1,543
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $55,575 $63,975 $41,630
Total Invoice $51,745 $59,559 $39,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,647
Model Year200820082016
ModelCLKCLKMKS
TrimCLK350CLK550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$55,575$63,975$41,630
Adjustments for Features0-275-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,575$63,700$40,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$51,745$59,559$39,527
Adjustments for Features0-256-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,745$59,303$38,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,558$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200820082016
ModelCLKCLKMKS
TrimCLK350CLK550Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,240$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-1,429

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082016
ModelCLKMKS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.9 in
Length183.2 in205.6 in
Width68.5 in75.9 in
Height55.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.4,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK350

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested132561%
Total Not Requested84039%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLK CLK550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110057%
Total Not Requested81543%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

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