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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: $46,305

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $55,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,298

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $52,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900 $38,490
Base Invoice $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137 $35,461
Premium 2 Package 3,630 3,630 3,630        
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Adaptive cruise control             995
Ultimate Package             5,995
Premium 2 Package 3,376 3,376 3,376        
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       0   0  
Adaptive cruise control             856
Ultimate Package             5,156
Options (change) 7,620 7,670 7,670 4,040 0 0 6,990
Options (change) 7,087 7,134 7,134 3,758 0 0 6,012
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $101,345 $102,095 $104,045 $145,215 $162,975 $213,875 $46,305
Total Invoice $94,383 $95,081 $96,894 $135,182 $151,810 $199,112 $42,298

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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: $47,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,193
Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/45-19
Total Price$101,345$102,095$104,045$145,215$162,975$213,875$46,305
Adjustments for Features-6,450-8,150-6,400-10,250-15,500-15,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,895$93,945$97,645$134,965$147,475$198,375$46,305
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$3,700$41,020$53,530$104,430$0
Total Invoice$94,383$95,081$96,894$135,182$151,810$199,112$42,298
Adjustments for Features-6,007-7,590-5,960-9,542-14,438-14,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,376$87,491$90,934$125,640$137,372$184,682$42,298
Cost Above Minimum$885$0$3,443$38,149$49,881$97,191$0

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220122009
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0 
AWD $1700     
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel    $100  
Keyless entry keypad      $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Night vision    $1750$1750 
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive      $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats    $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75 
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel      $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,715$11,415$9,665$13,515$18,765$18,765$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,450$8,150$6,400$10,250$15,500$15,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,007-7,590-5,960-9,542-14,438-14,4300

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

Model Year20122009
ModelS-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.9 in
Length206.5 in204.1 in
Width73.7 in75.9 in
Height58.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.4,128 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 Room59.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95045%
Total Not Requested115055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested387583%
Total Not Requested79017%

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