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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: $49,665

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $28,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,019

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $25,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $67,950 $93,550 $45,285
Base Invoice $63,194 $87,002 $43,021
Premium Package 2 4,770 4,035  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 910    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120 1,120  
iPod integration 425 425  
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Refrigerated storage compartment     895
Second-row buckets     995
Premium Package 2 4,436 3,753  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 846    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042 1,042  
iPod integration 395 395  
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474  
Panoramic sunroof     1,420
Refrigerated storage compartment     797
Second-row buckets     886
Options (change) 7,735 6,090 3,485
Options (change) 7,193 5,664 3,103
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $77,860 $103,115 $49,665
Total Invoice $72,562 $96,141 $47,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,478
Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8303hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13480, 13210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$77,860$103,115$49,665
Adjustments for Features-70-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,790$101,345$49,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,555$0
Total Invoice$72,562$96,141$47,019
Adjustments for Features-65-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,497$94,491$47,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,994$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year200820082013
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
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 start  $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer $100 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
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 headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
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$9,415$11,115$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-1,6500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,993 lb.4,703 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 in39.0 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 CLS550

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested165065%
Total Not Requested87535%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

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%

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