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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: $54,985

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $6,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,425

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $5,234

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Model Year20082012
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $41,500
Base Invoice $47,381 $39,035
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,295
Ultimate Package   4,000
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,153
Ultimate Package   3,560
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 10,130 12,610
Options (change) 8,408 11,515
Destination 870 875
Total Price $61,675 $54,985
Total Invoice $56,659 $51,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,183
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8355hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$61,675$54,985
Adjustments for Features-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,620$54,985
Total Invoice$56,659$51,425
Adjustments for Features-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,608$51,425

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082012
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.4,438 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 Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested220057%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160041%
Total Not Requested231559%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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