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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: $45,905

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $40,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,154

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $37,056

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelXLRMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $41,270
Base Invoice $75,408 $38,053
Platinum Edition 5,000  
Navigation Package   2,500
Adaptive cruise control   1,310
Platinum Edition 2,962  
Navigation Package   2,150
Adaptive cruise control   1,126
Options (change) 5,000 3,810
Options (change) 2,962 3,276
Destination 840 825
Total Price $86,490 $45,905
Total Invoice $79,210 $42,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,112
Model Year20082010
ModelXLRMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$86,490$45,905
Adjustments for Features-6,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,000$45,905
Total Invoice$79,210$42,154
Adjustments for Features-5,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,266$42,154

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082010
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 audio streaming $25
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 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,025$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082010
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.4,139 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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested81550%

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