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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,580

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $25,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,034

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $23,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $39,415
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $37,076
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 800 800    
Rear spoiler 400 400    
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Premium Package   4,200 3,740  
Heated second row seats   625 625  
Special order charge   250    
Adaptive cruise control       1,295
Wood trim       495
Elite Package       7,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 744 744    
Rear spoiler 372 372    
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Premium Package   3,906 3,478  
Heated second row seats   581 581  
Special order charge   233    
Adaptive cruise control       1,127
Wood trim       431
Elite Package       6,525
Options (change) 8,280 10,105 7,165 9,290
Options (change) 7,701 9,398 6,663 8,083
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $75,195 $84,230 $114,640 $49,580
Total Invoice $69,997 $78,399 $106,680 $46,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,627
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/50-20
Total Price$75,195$84,230$114,640$49,580
Adjustments for Features-2,510-5,275-9,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,685$78,955$105,465$49,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,270$32,780$0
Total Invoice$69,997$78,399$106,680$46,034
Adjustments for Features-2,336-4,910-8,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,661$73,489$98,142$46,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,828$30,481$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelCLSCLSCLSMKX
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key   $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$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
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,105$12,870$16,770$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$5,275$9,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,336-4,910-8,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lincoln MKX

Model Year20152011
ModelCLSMKX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in111.2 in
Length194.5 in186.7 in
Width74.1 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.368.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
245/50R20 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267557%
Total Not Requested205043%

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