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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: $45,310

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $36,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,442

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $34,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $38,490
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $35,461
Premium Package 3,900    
Heated second row seats 625    
Special order charge 250    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Ultimate Package     5,995
Premium Package 3,627    
Heated second row seats 581    
Special order charge 233    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Ultimate Package     5,156
Options (change) 5,365 0 5,995
Options (change) 4,990 0 5,156
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $81,510 $109,895 $45,310
Total Invoice $75,875 $102,272 $41,442

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,592
Model Year201820182009
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$81,510$109,895$45,310
Adjustments for Features-5,200-8,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,310$101,845$45,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,535$0
Total Invoice$75,875$102,272$41,442
Adjustments for Features-4,841-7,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,034$94,780$41,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,746$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201820182009
ModelCLSCLSMKS
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Residual heat$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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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-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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,065$13,915$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$8,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,841-7,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182009
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.4,128 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested65040%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested271558%
Total Not Requested195042%

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