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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: $46,700

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $19,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,638

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $17,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,275 $38,490
Base Invoice $49,812 $35,461
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690  
Remote start   395
Adaptive cruise control   995
Ultimate Package   5,995
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703  
Remote start   340
Adaptive cruise control   856
Ultimate Package   5,156
Options (change) 11,690 7,385
Options (change) 9,703 6,352
Destination 775 825
Total Price $65,740 $46,700
Total Invoice $60,290 $42,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,427
Model Year20082009
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$65,740$46,700
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,495$46,700
Total Invoice$60,290$42,638
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,065$42,638

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2250

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.9 in
Length196.7 in204.1 in
Width72.6 in75.9 in
Height57.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,128 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 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested340051%
Total Not Requested332549%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested195042%
Total Not Requested271558%

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