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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: $49,555

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $16,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,892

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $13,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,275 $42,870
Base Invoice $49,812 $40,727
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690  
Premium Package   2,800
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703  
Premium Package   2,548
Adaptive cruise control   1,179
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 11,690 5,790
Options (change) 9,703 5,270
Destination 775 895
Total Price $65,740 $49,555
Total Invoice $60,290 $46,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,732
Model Year20082013
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$65,740$49,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,740$48,145
Total Invoice$60,290$46,892
Adjustments for Features0-1,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,290$45,558

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082013
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
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 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,334

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,974 lb.4,205 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 V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 system200Yes
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 Requested410061%
Total Not Requested262539%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122553%
Total Not Requested106547%

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