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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: $49,375

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $15,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,450

Lincoln MKZ Black Label   
Difference: $14,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $53,279 $44,960 $44,960
Platinum Edition 8,050    
Climate Package   595 595
Cargo net   25 25
Platinum Edition 7,084    
Climate Package   542 542
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 8,050 620 620
Options (change) 7,084 565 565
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $65,305 $49,375 $49,375
Total Invoice $61,238 $46,450 $46,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,831
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$65,305$49,375$49,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,235-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$46,140$46,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$61,238$46,450$46,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,043-2,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$43,407$43,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
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$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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$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
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,250$8,485$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,043-2,949

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,974 lb.3,740 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 Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested195062%
Total Not Requested120038%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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