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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,865

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $29,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,797

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $27,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $41,500
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $39,035
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Comfort Package 1,500 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 1,295
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Navigation Package     2,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Comfort Package 1,395 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 1,153
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Navigation Package     2,225
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 10,859 10,199 5,490
Options (change) 10,099 9,485 4,887
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $77,834 $99,274 $47,865
Total Invoice $72,531 $92,498 $44,797

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,099
Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$77,834$99,274$47,865
Adjustments for Features-1,755-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,079$96,969$47,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,890$0
Total Invoice$72,531$92,498$44,797
Adjustments for Features-1,635-2,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,896$90,350$44,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,454$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200620062011
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
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$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,940$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,635-2,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062011
ModelCLSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length193.0 in204.1 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height54.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97559%
Total Not Requested69041%

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