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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: $48,645

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $35,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,817

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $31,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSMKZMKZ
TrimSTS-VReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,160 $40,010 $47,830
Base Invoice $73,448 $37,809 $44,960
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Climate Package   595 595
Cargo net   25 25
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Sunroof 996 1,092  
Climate Package   542 542
Cargo net   23 23
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640
AWD   1,786 1,777
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 1,200 7,710 6,510
Options (change) 996 7,083 5,982
Destination 775 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $84,235 $48,645 $55,265
Total Invoice $77,319 $45,817 $51,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,946
Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSMKZMKZ
TrimSTS-VReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 14?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$84,235$48,645$55,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,595-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,235$46,050$50,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,395
Total Invoice$77,319$45,817$51,867
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-4,524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,319$43,373$47,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,970

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSMKZMKZ
TrimSTS-VReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
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
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$8,285$10,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,595$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-4,524

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092018
ModelSTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.2 in
Length196.7 in193.9 in
Width72.6 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,191 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
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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