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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,560

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,031

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $9,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassMKS
TrimML550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,750 $41,500
Base Invoice $49,058 $39,035
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Premium II Package 5,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
iPod integration 375  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,295
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Ultimate Package   4,000
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Premium II Package 5,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
iPod integration 349  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,153
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Ultimate Package   3,560
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 11,225 12,185
Options (change) 10,439 11,121
Destination 875 875
Total Price $64,850 $54,560
Total Invoice $60,372 $51,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,977
Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassMKS
TrimML550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8355hp V6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$64,850$54,560
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,850$53,880
Total Invoice$60,372$51,031
Adjustments for Features0-636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,372$50,395

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassMKS
TrimML550Base
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$7,680$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-636

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelM-ClassMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in112.9 in
Length188.5 in204.1 in
Width75.2 in75.9 in
Height71.5 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252570%
Total Not Requested110030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160041%
Total Not Requested231559%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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