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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,700

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,638

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $12,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $38,490
Base Invoice $40,369 $35,461
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 995
Remote start   395
Ultimate Package   5,995
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 856
Remote start   340
Ultimate Package   5,156
Options (change) 15,980 7,385
Options (change) 13,789 6,352
Destination 870 825
Total Price $60,025 $46,700
Total Invoice $55,028 $42,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,547
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-19
Total Price$60,025$46,700
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,015$46,700
Total Invoice$55,028$42,638
Adjustments for Features-1,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,185$42,638

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$6,565$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.9 in
Length207.6 in204.1 in
Width74.8 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165041%
Total Not Requested240059%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested279059%
Total Not Requested196541%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested207544%
Total Not Requested259056%

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