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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: $39,075

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $42,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,619

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $39,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXLRXLRMKZMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $32,677 $32,677
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200    
Package 101A     2,695 2,695
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     750 750
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers       995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996    
Package 101A     2,399 2,399
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     668 668
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers       886
Options (change) 0 1,200 3,445 4,440
Options (change) 0 996 3,067 3,953
Destination 840 840 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $39,075 $40,070
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $36,619 $37,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,116
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXLRXLRMKZMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9360, 9600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$81,490$102,500$39,075$40,070
Adjustments for Features-8,030-9,0800-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,460$93,420$39,075$39,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,960$0$320
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$36,619$37,505
Adjustments for Features-7,513-8,0520-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,735$82,841$36,619$36,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,106$0$254

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelXLRXLRMKZMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$12,890$13,940$4,860$5,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,030$9,080$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,513-8,0520-632

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082012
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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested56541%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Package 101A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested56541%

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