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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: $50,590

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $50,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,237

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $46,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,650 $95,650 $143,250 $224,650 $41,500
Base Invoice $88,955 $88,955 $133,223 $208,925 $39,035
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Heated second row seats 620 620 620    
Cargo organizer 350 350     160
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Polished alloy wheels     1,700    
Adaptive cruise control         1,295
245/45VR20         800
Semi-automated parking system         535
Remote start         425
Ultimate Package         5,000
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Heated second row seats 577 577 577    
Cargo organizer 326 326     142
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0  
Polished alloy wheels     1,581    
Adaptive cruise control         1,153
245/45VR20         712
Semi-automated parking system         476
Remote start         394
Ultimate Package         4,450
Options (change) 8,270 8,270 5,120 0 8,215
Options (change) 7,692 7,692 4,762 0 7,327
Destination 925 925 925 925 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100 0
Total Price $104,845 $100,802 $149,295 $227,675 $50,590
Total Invoice $97,572 $93,529 $138,910 $211,950 $47,237

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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: $41,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,062
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8621hp V12273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20255/40-20245/45-20
Total Price$104,845$100,802$149,295$227,675$50,590
Adjustments for Features-8,545-8,870-11,345-22,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,300$91,932$137,950$205,280$50,590
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$46,018$113,348$0
Total Invoice$97,572$93,529$138,910$211,950$47,237
Adjustments for Features-7,952-8,230-10,556-20,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,620$85,299$128,354$191,102$47,237
Cost Above Minimum$4,321$0$43,055$105,803$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassMKS
TrimS550S550eAMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr 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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700  
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start    $150
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo organizer$100$100  $100
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
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 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather headliner   $1000 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
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 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$13,250$13,575$16,050$27,100$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,545$8,870$11,345$22,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,952-8,230-10,556-20,8480

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

Model Year20162012
ModelS-ClassMKS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in112.9 in
Length206.5 in204.1 in
Width74.8 in75.9 in
Height58.7 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested122546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested316581%
Total Not Requested75019%

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