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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: $39,745

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $46,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,803

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $41,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelXLRXLRMKS
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $38,850
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $36,908
Platinum Edition 5,000    
Platinum Edition 2,962    
Options (change) 5,000 0 0
Options (change) 2,962 0 0
Destination 840 840 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $86,490 $101,300 $39,745
Total Invoice $79,210 $89,897 $37,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,808
Model Year200820082015
ModelXLRXLRMKS
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$86,490$101,300$39,745
Adjustments for Features-7,205-6,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,285$95,195$39,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,910$0
Total Invoice$79,210$89,897$37,803
Adjustments for Features-6,599-5,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,611$84,479$37,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,868$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200820082015
ModelXLRXLRMKS
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,975$11,875$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,205$6,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,599-5,4180

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082015
ModelXLRMKS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.9 in
Length177.7 in205.6 in
Width72.3 in75.9 in
Height50.4 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.4,205 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft319.2 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%

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