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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: $49,180

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $33,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,465

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $30,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,100 $99,500 $106,500 $40,690
Base Invoice $67,053 $92,535 $99,045 $38,656
Premium 1 Package 4,150 3,690 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590      
Cargo organizer 290 290 290 160
Heated second row seats 625 625 625 495
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Technology Package       1,995
Elite Package       3,250
Panoramic sunroof       1,695
Premium 1 Package 3,860 3,432 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549      
Cargo organizer 270 270 270 146
Heated second row seats 581 581 581 451
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Technology Package       1,816
Elite Package       2,958
Panoramic sunroof       1,543
Options (change) 9,825 8,775 8,775 7,595
Options (change) 9,139 8,162 8,162 6,914
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $82,850 $109,200 $116,200 $49,180
Total Invoice $77,117 $101,622 $108,132 $46,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,664
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$82,850$109,200$116,200$49,180
Adjustments for Features-3,210-6,610-7,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,640$102,590$109,190$49,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,950$29,550$0
Total Invoice$77,117$101,622$108,132$46,465
Adjustments for Features-2,988-6,151-6,5230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,129$95,471$101,609$46,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,342$27,480$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Chronometer $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$13,430$13,830$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$6,610$7,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,988-6,151-6,5230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20142014
ModelCLSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length194.5 in205.6 in
Width74.1 in75.9 in
Height55.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,256 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested90040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested125062%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%

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