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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: $41,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelSTSSTSMKZMKZ
TrimV6V8BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $32,565 $32,565
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540      
Luxury Collection 3,900      
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940    
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Remote start     345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938      
Luxury Collection 3,237      
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910    
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Remote start     307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 7,440 16,095 6,040 6,040
Options (change) 6,175 13,359 5,376 5,376
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $54,625 $72,780 $41,560 $41,560
Total Invoice $50,343 $66,410 $38,816 $38,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,434
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelSTSSTSMKZMKZ
TrimV6V8BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$54,625$72,780$41,560$41,560
Adjustments for Features-380-2,5800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,245$70,200$41,560$41,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,955$275$0
Total Invoice$50,343$66,410$38,816$38,816
Adjustments for Features-350-2,3540-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,993$64,056$38,816$38,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,063$257$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2009200920112011
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure warning $200  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Rear seat audio controls$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
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,490$3,910$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$2,580$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-350-2,3540-257

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092011
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
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250080%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250080%
Total Not Requested62520%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300044%
Total Not Requested377556%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

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