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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: $51,515

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $24,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,676

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $22,215

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Model Year2017201720172013
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $42,870
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $40,727
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Cargo organizer 300 300 300 160
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Premium Package   4,200 2,500  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Adaptive cruise control       1,295
Elite Package       4,600
Panoramic sunroof       1,695
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Cargo organizer 279 279 279 146
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Premium Package   3,906 2,325  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Adaptive cruise control       1,179
Elite Package       4,186
Panoramic sunroof       1,543
Options (change) 7,680 9,505 5,675 7,750
Options (change) 7,144 8,841 5,278 7,054
Destination 925 925 925 895
Total Price $76,155 $85,280 $115,500 $51,515
Total Invoice $70,891 $79,377 $107,480 $48,676

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,558
Model Year2017201720172013
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$76,155$85,280$115,500$51,515
Adjustments for Features-1,780-4,545-7,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,375$80,735$107,655$51,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,360$33,280$0
Total Invoice$70,891$79,377$107,480$48,676
Adjustments for Features-1,657-4,230-7,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,234$75,147$100,180$48,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,913$30,946$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year2017201720172013
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $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
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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$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, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
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 
Android Auto support $100$100 
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
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$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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$100
Massage, passenger 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 trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,165$12,930$16,230$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$4,545$7,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,657-4,230-7,3000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172013
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested117564%
Total Not Requested65036%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested291581%
Total Not Requested67519%

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