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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,055

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $31,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,246

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $28,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeMKS
TrimPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,945 $42,870
Base Invoice $74,749 $40,727
AWD 2,550 1,995
Elite Package   4,600
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
AWD 2,384 1,895
Elite Package   4,186
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 2,550 8,290
Options (change) 2,384 7,624
Destination 995 895
Total Price $83,490 $52,055
Total Invoice $78,128 $49,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,540
Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeMKS
TrimPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19
Total Price$83,490$52,055
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,850$52,055
Total Invoice$78,128$49,246
Adjustments for Features-4,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,786$49,246

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeMKS
TrimPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
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-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,965$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.9 in
Length202.5 in205.6 in
Width79.0 in75.9 in
Height75.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175045%
Total Not Requested214055%

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