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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln Continental Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln Continental Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,465

Lincoln Continental Black Label   
Difference: $34,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,100

Lincoln Continental Black Label   
Difference: $31,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSContinental
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $63,075
Base Invoice $88,257 $59,291
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850  
Climate Package   500
Technology Package   4,215
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791  
Climate Package   455
Technology Package   3,836
Panoramic sunroof   1,593
Options (change) 9,335 6,465
Options (change) 8,700 5,884
Destination 875 925
Total Price $105,110 $70,465
Total Invoice $97,832 $66,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln Continental Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,872
Model Year20122017
ModelCLSContinental
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8335hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14?, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/40-20
Total Price$105,110$70,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,110$69,250
Total Invoice$97,832$66,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,832$64,960

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSContinental
TrimCLS63 AMGBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power door closers $300
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active glove box $100
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln Continental

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSContinental
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.9 in
Length194.5 in201.4 in
Width74.1 in75.3 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested85034%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested205062%
Total Not Requested127538%

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