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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: $51,355

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,530

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $8,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $42,870
Base Invoice $47,381 $40,727
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,945  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,295
Elite Package   4,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 0  
Navigation system 1,614  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,179
Elite Package   4,186
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 10,130 7,590
Options (change) 8,408 6,908
Destination 870 895
Total Price $61,675 $51,355
Total Invoice $56,659 $48,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,786
Model Year20082013
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$61,675$51,355
Adjustments for Features0-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,675$50,660
Total Invoice$56,659$48,530
Adjustments for Features0-657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,659$47,873

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082013
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Active grille shutters $0
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
SD Card slot $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-657

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082013
ModelDTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.9 in
Length207.6 in205.6 in
Width74.8 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,204 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 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 system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested185048%
Total Not Requested200052%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205057%
Total Not Requested154043%

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