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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,585

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $8,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,551

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $7,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelSLKSLKMKS
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $40,690
Base Invoice $39,525 $50,964 $38,656
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Dynamic Handling Package 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Wood trim 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Proximity key 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Dynamic Handling Package 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Wood trim 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Proximity key 605 605  
Options (change) 7,190 6,420 0
Options (change) 6,689 5,973 0
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $50,565 $62,095 $41,585
Total Invoice $47,089 $57,812 $39,551

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,255
Model Year201220122014
ModelSLKSLKMKS
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$50,565$62,095$41,585
Adjustments for Features-3,525-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$57,420$41,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,380$0
Total Invoice$47,089$57,812$39,551
Adjustments for Features-3,283-4,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,806$53,459$39,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,653$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201220122014
ModelSLKSLKMKS
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,435$9,585$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,283-4,3530

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122014
ModelSLKMKS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.9 in
Length162.8 in205.6 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height51.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 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
6.4 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%

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