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Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,820

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $44,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,874

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $42,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelXLRXLRMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $34,225
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $31,523
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200  
Package 101A     995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     750
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996  
Package 101A     856
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     645
Options (change) 0 1,200 1,745
Options (change) 0 996 1,501
Destination 840 840 850
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $36,820
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $33,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,561
Model Year200820082010
ModelXLRXLRMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$81,490$102,500$36,820
Adjustments for Features-8,350-9,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,140$93,100$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,960$0
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$33,874
Adjustments for Features-7,813-8,3360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,435$82,557$33,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,122$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200820082010
ModelXLRXLRMKZ
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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$12,440$13,490$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,350$9,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,813-8,3360

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082010
ModelXLRMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.4 in
Length177.7 in190.6 in
Width72.3 in72.2 in
Height50.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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