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Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,365

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,577

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $6,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelSTSMKS
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $39,010
Base Invoice $48,024 $37,059
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900 1,995
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Heated second row seats   495
Elite Package   3,250
3.5L V6   4,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672 1,896
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Heated second row seats   451
Elite Package   2,958
3.5L V6   4,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 7,795 12,430
Options (change) 6,860 11,593
Destination 875 925
Total Price $59,490 $52,365
Total Invoice $55,759 $49,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,444
Model Year20112016
ModelSTSMKS
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$59,490$52,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,490$48,920
Total Invoice$55,759$49,577
Adjustments for Features0-3,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,759$46,315

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSMKS
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,975$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,262

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.9 in
Length196.7 in205.6 in
Width72.6 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested42520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92537%
Total Not Requested155063%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Active noise reduction0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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