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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: $52,360

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $31,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,801

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $29,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $44,300
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $41,674
Premium Package 1 4,010 3,250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 940    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160 1,160  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270 1,295
Elite Package     4,000
Refrigerated storage compartment     895
Second-row buckets     995
Premium Package 1 3,729 3,022  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 874    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079 1,079  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111 1,127
Elite Package     3,480
Refrigerated storage compartment     779
Second-row buckets     866
Options (change) 9,080 6,680 7,185
Options (change) 8,444 6,212 6,252
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 0
Total Price $83,655 $108,105 $52,360
Total Invoice $77,951 $100,781 $48,801

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,213
Model Year201020102012
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8507hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$83,655$108,105$52,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,655$106,505$51,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,850$0
Total Invoice$77,951$100,781$48,801
Adjustments for Features0-1,492-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,951$99,289$47,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,338$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year201020102012
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 window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
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
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
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$8,530$10,130$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,492-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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
15.9 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.939.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.975.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested157585%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
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
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97530%
Total Not Requested230070%

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