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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: $57,480

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,646

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelDTSMKS
TrimPerformanceBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $41,500
Base Invoice $50,308 $39,035
Platinum Edition 4,795  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,295
Appearance Package   2,995
Ultimate Package   3,500
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Platinum Edition 3,980  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,153
Appearance Package   2,666
Ultimate Package   3,115
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 6,490 15,105
Options (change) 5,387 13,736
Destination 920 875
Total Price $61,215 $57,480
Total Invoice $56,615 $53,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year20092011
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)245/50-18245/45-20
Total Price$61,215$57,480
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,215$57,260
Total Invoice$56,615$53,646
Adjustments for Features0-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,615$53,441

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,990$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-205

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
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?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested172545%
Total Not Requested210055%

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200No
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested85089%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140039%
Total Not Requested221561%
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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