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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: $48,600

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,466

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $8,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelSTSSTSMKS
TrimV8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $41,500
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $39,035
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Sunroof   1,200  
245/45VR20     800
Remote start     425
Ultimate Package     5,000
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Sunroof   996  
245/45VR20     712
Remote start     394
Ultimate Package     4,450
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 6,225
Options (change) 8,914 996 5,556
Destination 720 720 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $48,600
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $45,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,952
Model Year200620062012
ModelSTSSTSMKS
TrimV8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8469hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$58,980$77,090$48,600
Adjustments for Features0-465-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,625$47,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$45,466
Adjustments for Features0-431-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,089$44,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200620062012
ModelSTSSTSMKS
TrimV8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,865$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-828

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.9 in
Length196.3 in204.1 in
Width72.6 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,139 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 in38.6 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 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested439065%
Total Not Requested240035%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140036%
Total Not Requested251564%

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