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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: $41,015

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,482

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $34,225
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $31,523
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540    
Luxury Collection 3,650    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690  
Package 103A     5,595
Remote start     345
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938    
Luxury Collection 3,030    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703  
Package 103A     4,812
Remote start     297
Options (change) 7,190 11,690 5,940
Options (change) 5,968 9,703 5,109
Destination 775 775 850
Total Price $51,740 $65,740 $41,015
Total Invoice $47,673 $60,290 $37,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,790
Model Year200820082010
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$51,740$65,740$41,015
Adjustments for Features-435-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,305$63,105$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,800$0
Total Invoice$47,673$60,290$37,482
Adjustments for Features-401-2,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,272$57,873$37,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,601$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082010
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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$200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera  $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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
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 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,490$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-401-2,4170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082010
ModelSTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.4 in
Length196.7 in190.6 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested84041%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295044%
Total Not Requested377556%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested300079%
Total Not Requested81521%

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