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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,520

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,055

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $4,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSMKT
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,825 $44,300
Base Invoice $51,809 $41,674
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Elite Package   4,000
255/45VR20   1,350
3.5L V6   1,995
AWD   0
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Elite Package   3,480
255/45VR20   1,175
3.5L V6   1,851
AWD   0
Options (change) 695 7,345
Options (change) 612 6,506
Destination 920 875
Total Price $56,440 $52,520
Total Invoice $53,341 $49,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,797
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSMKT
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8355hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$56,440$52,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,440$47,690
Total Invoice$53,341$49,055
Adjustments for Features0-4,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$44,544

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSMKT
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,511

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in117.9 in
Length207.6 in207.6 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.839.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.875.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

255/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%

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