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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: $58,055

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $26,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,158

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $25,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMKS
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,470 $89,275 $41,500
Base Invoice $76,174 $83,472 $39,035
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 75
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 0 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0 0  
Appearance Package     2,995
Ultimate Package     4,000
Adaptive cruise control     1,295
Remote start     425
3.5L V6     5,000
AWD     1,890
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
All-weather floor mats 198 198 67
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,672 1,672  
Sunroof 0 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0 0  
Appearance Package     2,666
Ultimate Package     3,560
Adaptive cruise control     1,153
Remote start     394
3.5L V6     4,650
AWD     1,758
Options (change) 2,260 2,260 15,680
Options (change) 1,989 1,989 14,248
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $84,725 $92,530 $58,055
Total Invoice $79,158 $86,456 $54,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,292
Model Year201520152012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMKS
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/45-20
Total Price$84,725$92,530$58,055
Adjustments for Features-7,180-10,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,545$82,200$58,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$79,158$86,456$54,158
Adjustments for Features-6,708-9,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,450$76,804$54,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,354$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201520152012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMKS
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,790$17,940$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$10,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,708-9,6520

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20152012
ModelEscaladeMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.9 in
Length203.9 in204.1 in
Width80.5 in75.9 in
Height74.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-200Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195050%
Total Not Requested196550%
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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