Original sentence: A good deal of money was spent on these changes, and sales were up from the '97 model.Also new for 1998 was a dashboard redesign, though still keeping the reflective dash cluster.One could also opt for the $595 6-disc CD changer, heated front seats for $290, and $1,515 for a tinted glass power sunroof with sliding shade.The front-end held a strong family resemblance to the newly-redesigned '98 Town Car
Edited sentence: A good deal of money was spent on these changes, and although sales were up from the '97 model, they were still far behind the competition.Also new for 1998 was a very unimaginative dashboard design, though still keeping the Lexus LS400-inspired reflective dash cluster.Continental's strong resemblance to its lesser Taurus origins now appeared to be Versailles all over again.It was a critical time in the market for vehicles in this class.The front-end held a strong family resemblance to the newly-redesigned '98 Town Car, which was a plus.You could also opt for the $595 6-disc CD changer, heated front seats for $290, and $1,515 for a tinted glass power sunroof with sliding shade