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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: $52,185

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,933

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $41,500
Base Invoice $47,614 $39,035
Temporary spare tire 250  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900 1,890
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
245/45VR20   800
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Temporary spare tire 220  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672 1,758
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
245/45VR20   712
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 3,745 9,810
Options (change) 3,296 9,023
Destination 825 875
Total Price $54,955 $52,185
Total Invoice $51,735 $48,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,048
Model Year20102012
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$54,955$52,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,955$49,790
Total Invoice$51,735$48,933
Adjustments for Features0-2,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,735$46,687

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102012
ModelSTSMKS
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $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 audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,246

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,125 lb.4,438 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
Lincoln MKS

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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