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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: $48,170

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $32,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,068

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $30,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $41,500
Base Invoice $65,751 $89,559 $39,035
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140 1,140  
Premium Package 1 3,950 3,200  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 920    
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230 1,295
Ultimate Package     4,500
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060 1,060  
Premium Package 1 3,674 2,976  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 856    
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074 1,153
Ultimate Package     4,005
Options (change) 8,240 6,570 5,795
Options (change) 7,664 6,110 5,158
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $81,115 $106,345 $48,170
Total Invoice $75,590 $99,144 $45,068

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,174
Model Year200920092011
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$81,115$106,345$48,170
Adjustments for Features-2,520-4,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,595$102,125$48,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,530$0
Total Invoice$75,590$99,144$45,068
Adjustments for Features-2,348-3,9340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,242$95,210$45,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,968$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200920092011
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,590$9,290$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$4,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,348-3,9340

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141539%
Total Not Requested220061%

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