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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: $44,880

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $36,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,485

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $33,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $99,050 $39,010
Base Invoice $68,820 $92,116 $37,059
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180 1,180  
Premium Package 1 4,070 3,310  
Elite Package     3,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097 1,097  
Premium Package 1 3,785 3,022  
Elite Package     2,958
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 5,250 4,490 4,945
Options (change) 4,882 4,119 4,501
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $81,425 $107,015 $44,880
Total Invoice $75,877 $99,710 $42,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,241
Model Year201120112016
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$81,425$107,015$44,880
Adjustments for Features-1,235-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,190$104,180$44,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,990$0
Total Invoice$75,877$99,710$42,485
Adjustments for Features-1,151-2,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,726$97,069$42,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,343$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201120112016
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$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
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,405$9,005$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,151-2,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112016
ModelCLSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in112.9 in
Length193.0 in205.6 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height54.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,021 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 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

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested77536%

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