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Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $21,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,939

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $19,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $32,695
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $30,021
Luxury Level Two Package 3,350    
Performance Handling Package 1,600 1,600  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600    
Sunroof 1,200    
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690  
Ultimate Package     4,495
Remote start     295
Luxury Level Two Package 2,780    
Performance Handling Package 1,328 1,328  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138    
Sunroof 996    
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703  
Ultimate Package     3,866
Remote start     257
Options (change) 14,750 16,490 4,790
Options (change) 12,242 13,687 4,123
Destination 775 775 795
Total Price $59,300 $70,540 $38,280
Total Invoice $53,947 $64,274 $34,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,984
Model Year200820082009
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$59,300$70,540$38,280
Adjustments for Features-2,225-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,075$66,815$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,740$0
Total Invoice$53,947$64,274$34,939
Adjustments for Features-2,024-3,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,923$60,880$34,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,957$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082009
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Lane departure warning $200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,990$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,024-3,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.4 in
Length196.7 in190.5 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Performance Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/45ZR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
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
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested285047%
Total Not Requested321553%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195084%
Total Not Requested37516%
Performance Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/45ZR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275041%
Total Not Requested397559%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested282589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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