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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,700

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $63,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,918

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $59,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLMKS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $139,050 $198,750 $38,490
Base Invoice $95,418 $129,316 $184,838 $35,461
Obstacle detection, rear 1,170 1,170    
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300 995
Wood trim   0 0  
Technology Package       1,395
Navigation Package       2,995
Obstacle detection, rear 1,088 1,088    
Adaptive cruise control 2,139 2,139 2,139 856
Wood trim   0 0  
Technology Package       1,200
Navigation Package       2,576
Options (change) 3,470 3,470 2,300 5,385
Options (change) 3,227 3,227 2,139 4,632
Destination 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 0
Total Price $108,245 $145,995 $204,525 $44,700
Total Invoice $100,820 $136,018 $190,452 $40,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,983
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLMKS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8604hp V12273hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10510, 10510, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$108,245$145,995$204,525$44,700
Adjustments for Features-10,650-12,000-13,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,595$133,995$191,475$44,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,400$93,880$0
Total Invoice$100,820$136,018$190,452$40,918
Adjustments for Features-9,919-11,180-12,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,901$124,838$178,300$40,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,937$87,399$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelSLSLSLMKS
TrimSL550SL63 AMGSL65 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk closer  $350 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,065$17,415$18,465$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,650$12,000$13,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,919-11,180-12,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112009
ModelSLMKS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in112.9 in
Length180.4 in204.1 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height51.1 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106565%
Total Not Requested57535%

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