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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: $55,435

Lincoln MKT Elite   
Difference: $27,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,382

Lincoln MKT Elite   
Difference: $25,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $49,025
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $46,574
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 850  
Heated second row seats 625 625  
Special order charge 250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590    
Folding second row seats 440    
Technology Package     2,000
Second-row buckets     995
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Refrigerated storage compartment     895
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 791  
Heated second row seats 581 581  
Special order charge 250 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549    
Folding second row seats 409    
Technology Package     1,780
Second-row buckets     886
Panoramic sunroof     1,420
Refrigerated storage compartment     797
Options (change) 11,015 9,335 5,485
Options (change) 10,262 8,700 4,883
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $83,190 $105,110 $55,435
Total Invoice $77,446 $97,832 $52,382

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,685
Model Year201220122017
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine402hp V8518hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/55-19
Total Price$83,190$105,110$55,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,190$103,810$53,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,620$0
Total Invoice$77,446$97,832$52,382
Adjustments for Features0-1,210-1,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,446$96,622$50,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,176$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year201220122017
ModelCLSCLSMKT
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElite
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$9,905$11,205$11,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,210-1,621

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20122017
ModelCLSMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in117.9 in
Length194.5 in207.6 in
Width74.1 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,703 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 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
15.3 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.375.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested77533%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested75042%
Total Not Requested105058%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT Elite

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats150No
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%
Refrigerated storage compartment
FeatureValueRequested?
Refrigerated storage compartment250No
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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