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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,180

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $25,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,576

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $24,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $44,200
Base Invoice $60,357 $80,538 $40,745
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220  
Power trunk closer 510 510  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 890    
Satellite radio 699 699  
Heated front seats 690    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 1,100  
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110 1,295
Navigation system 1,240 1,240  
Elite Package     4,000
Refrigerated storage compartment     895
Second-row buckets     995
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135  
Power trunk closer 474 474  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 828    
Satellite radio 650 650  
Heated front seats 642    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 1,023  
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892 1,088
Navigation system 1,153 1,153  
Elite Package     3,360
Refrigerated storage compartment     752
Second-row buckets     836
Options (change) 10,559 8,959 7,185
Options (change) 9,820 8,331 6,036
Destination 775 775 795
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $77,534 $98,034 $52,180
Total Invoice $72,252 $91,344 $47,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,074
Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V8469hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$77,534$98,034$52,180
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,534$97,084$49,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,550$0
Total Invoice$72,252$91,344$47,576
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,252$90,459$45,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,207$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year200620062010
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
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$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,380$8,330$10,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-2,398

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20062010
ModelCLSMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in117.9 in
Length193.0 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height54.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.839.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.875.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seatss150No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85031%
Total Not Requested192569%

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