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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: $48,900

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $33,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,718

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $30,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $41,500
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $39,035
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation Package     3,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Semi-automated parking system     535
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 250 250  
Navigation Package     2,670
Adaptive cruise control     1,153
Semi-automated parking system     476
Panoramic sunroof     1,509
Options (change) 9,775 8,485 6,525
Options (change) 9,109 7,909 5,808
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $81,950 $104,260 $48,900
Total Invoice $76,293 $97,041 $45,718

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,041
Model Year201220122012
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$81,950$104,260$48,900
Adjustments for Features-4,870-6,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,080$97,790$48,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,710$0
Total Invoice$76,293$97,041$45,718
Adjustments for Features-4,534-6,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,759$91,019$45,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,260$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201220122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,315$11,915$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,870$6,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,534-6,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122012
ModelCLSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length194.5 in204.1 in
Width74.1 in75.9 in
Height55.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested142561%
Total Not Requested90039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested151577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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