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Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,700

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $41,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,918

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $38,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $38,490
Base Invoice $75,408 $35,461
Platinum Edition 5,000  
Technology Package   1,395
Navigation Package   2,995
Adaptive cruise control   995
Platinum Edition 2,962  
Technology Package   1,200
Navigation Package   2,576
Adaptive cruise control   856
Options (change) 5,000 5,385
Options (change) 2,962 4,632
Destination 840 825
Total Price $86,490 $44,700
Total Invoice $79,210 $40,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,183
Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$86,490$44,700
Adjustments for Features-6,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,820$44,700
Total Invoice$79,210$40,918
Adjustments for Features-6,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,101$40,918

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,025$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082009
ModelXLRMKS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length177.7 in204.1 in
Width72.3 in75.9 in
Height50.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,128 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XLR

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested84051%

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