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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: $47,265

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $25,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,262

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $23,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $41,500
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $39,035
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Cargo organizer 290 290 290 160
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Navigation Package       2,500
Semi-automated parking system       535
Panoramic sunroof       1,695
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Cargo organizer 270 270 270 142
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Navigation Package       2,225
Semi-automated parking system       476
Panoramic sunroof       1,509
Options (change) 5,420 7,245 4,655 4,890
Options (change) 5,042 6,739 4,329 4,352
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $73,245 $82,270 $113,380 $47,265
Total Invoice $68,184 $76,577 $105,508 $44,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,450
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$73,245$82,270$113,380$47,265
Adjustments for Features-2,655-5,570-8,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,590$76,700$104,510$47,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,110$33,920$0
Total Invoice$68,184$76,577$105,508$44,262
Adjustments for Features-2,472-5,185-8,2540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,712$71,392$97,254$44,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,680$31,542$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$11,580$14,880$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$5,570$8,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,472-5,185-8,2540

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20162011
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested90055%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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