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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: $43,325

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,918

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $35,190
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $33,431
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600    
Sunroof 1,200   1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690  
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,565
Reserve Package     4,420
Cargo net     25
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138    
Sunroof 996   1,092
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703  
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,425
Reserve Package     4,022
Cargo net     23
Options (change) 9,800 11,690 7,210
Options (change) 8,134 9,703 6,562
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $54,350 $65,740 $43,325
Total Invoice $49,839 $60,290 $40,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,150
Model Year200820082016
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$54,350$65,740$43,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,350$64,240$40,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,890$0
Total Invoice$49,839$60,290$40,918
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,839$58,914$38,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,075$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082016
ModelSTSSTSMKZ
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$6,150$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082016
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 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 sound250No
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 wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested324053%
Total Not Requested282547%

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)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested370055%
Total Not Requested302545%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Summer Tire Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested255076%
Total Not Requested80024%

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