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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: $40,170

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $19,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,640

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $19,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $32,695
Base Invoice $48,024 $30,021
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900 1,890
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Ultimate Package   4,495
Remote start   295
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672 1,701
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Ultimate Package   3,866
Remote start   257
Options (change) 7,795 6,680
Options (change) 6,860 5,824
Destination 875 795
Total Price $59,490 $40,170
Total Invoice $55,759 $36,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,252
Model Year20112009
ModelSTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$59,490$40,170
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,565$40,170
Total Invoice$55,759$36,640
Adjustments for Features-8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,892$36,640

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,515$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8670

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.4 in
Length196.7 in190.5 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested85027%

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