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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: $51,285

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $21,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,857

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $18,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $41,500
Base Invoice $52,276 $39,035
Premium Luxury Collection 4,155  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Appearance Package   2,995
Navigation Package   2,500
Remote start   425
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Luxury Collection 3,449  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Appearance Package   2,666
Navigation Package   2,225
Remote start   394
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 16,095 8,910
Options (change) 13,359 7,947
Destination 775 875
Total Price $72,780 $51,285
Total Invoice $66,410 $47,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,866
Model Year20092011
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-20
Total Price$72,780$51,285
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,780$50,950
Total Invoice$66,410$47,857
Adjustments for Features0-313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,410$47,544

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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 
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-313

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
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.4,139 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

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested42514%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested365054%
Total Not Requested312546%

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested75079%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%

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