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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: $47,205

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $12,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,209

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelSLKSLKMKS
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $57,650 $41,500
Base Invoice $40,874 $53,615 $39,035
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Automatic climate control, front 760 760  
Multimedia Package 2,330 2,330  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 990 990  
Special order charge 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 770    
Proximity key 650 650  
Navigation Package     3,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Semi-automated parking system     535
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707  
Multimedia Package 2,167 2,167  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 921 921  
Special order charge 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces 716    
Proximity key 605 605  
Navigation Package     2,670
Adaptive cruise control     1,153
Semi-automated parking system     476
Options (change) 14,370 13,600 4,830
Options (change) 13,367 12,651 4,299
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $59,245 $72,175 $47,205
Total Invoice $55,166 $67,191 $44,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,589
Model Year201520152012
ModelSLKSLKMKS
TrimSLK250SLK350Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/55-18
Total Price$59,245$72,175$47,205
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,480$65,260$47,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,780$0
Total Invoice$55,166$67,191$44,209
Adjustments for Features-5,368-6,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,798$60,754$44,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,956$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201520152012
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
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 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,235$12,385$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,368-6,4370

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
ModelSLKMKS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in112.9 in
Length162.8 in204.1 in
Width71.5 in75.9 in
Height51.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.4,139 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 in38.6 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
6.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76560%
Total Not Requested50040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74081%
Total Not Requested17519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested131567%
Total Not Requested65033%

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