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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: $43,375

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,989

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelSTSSTSMKZMKZ
TrimV6V8BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $35,925 $35,925
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $34,129 $34,129
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540      
Luxury Collection 3,650      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690    
Preferred Package     5,330 5,330
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Cargo net     25 25
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938      
Luxury Collection 3,030      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703    
Preferred Package     4,850 4,850
Sunroof     1,092 1,092
Cargo net     23 23
Options (change) 7,190 11,690 6,555 6,555
Options (change) 5,968 9,703 5,965 5,965
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $51,740 $65,740 $43,375 $43,375
Total Invoice $47,673 $60,290 $40,989 $40,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,717
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelSTSSTSMKZMKZ
TrimV6V8BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,740$65,740$43,375$43,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-3,210-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,740$63,540$40,165$40,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,800$0$100
Total Invoice$47,673$60,290$40,989$40,989
Adjustments for Features0-2,018-3,033-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,673$58,272$37,956$38,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,599$0$94

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelSTSSTSMKZMKZ
TrimV6V8BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,050$7,060$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$3,210$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,018-3,033-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082013
ModelSTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.2 in
Length196.7 in194.1 in
Width72.6 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 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 wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested144071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested245080%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 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 player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested345051%
Total Not Requested327549%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested215057%
Total Not Requested165043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested165040%

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