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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,180

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $50,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,571

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $46,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $38,850
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $36,908
Premium II Package 2,860        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850      
Rearview camera 750        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 560        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010     1,695
Heated steering wheel 460        
Technology Package         1,995
Elite Package         3,250
Heated second row seats         495
Premium II Package 2,660        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650      
Rearview camera 698        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 512        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Panoramic sunroof 939 939     1,543
Heated steering wheel 428        
Technology Package         1,816
Elite Package         2,958
Heated second row seats         451
Options (change) 8,915 4,285 425 425 7,435
Options (change) 8,282 3,984 395 395 6,768
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $97,490 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $47,180
Total Invoice $90,788 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690 $44,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,020
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12304hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19
Total Price$97,490$135,160$148,500$198,300$47,180
Adjustments for Features-1,285-5,435-9,185-9,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,205$129,725$139,315$189,190$47,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,520$43,110$92,985$0
Total Invoice$90,788$125,969$138,376$184,690$44,571
Adjustments for Features-1,197-5,065-8,559-8,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,591$120,904$129,817$176,205$44,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,313$40,226$86,614$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote start    $150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control    $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Safety key    $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150 
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,465$12,615$16,365$16,290$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$5,435$9,185$9,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-5,065-8,559-8,4850

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

Model Year20082015
ModelS-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.9 in
Length205.0 in205.6 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height58.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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