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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: $46,495

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,952

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $35,925
Base Invoice $48,024 $34,129
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200
AWD 1,900 1,890
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Preferred Package   5,330
3.7L V6   1,230
Cargo net   25
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,092
AWD 1,672 1,795
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Preferred Package   4,850
3.7L V6   1,168
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 7,795 9,675
Options (change) 6,860 8,928
Destination 875 895
Total Price $59,490 $46,495
Total Invoice $55,759 $43,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,936
Model Year20112013
ModelSTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$59,490$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,490$43,185
Total Invoice$55,759$43,952
Adjustments for Features0-3,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,759$40,823

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,075$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,129

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112013
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 Weight4,125 lb.4,002 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 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

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested195051%
Total Not Requested185049%

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