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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: $39,995

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $41,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,914

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $38,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelXLRXLRMKZMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,650 $99,160 $35,925 $35,925
Base Invoice $75,408 $87,757 $34,129 $34,129
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,200    
Reserve Package     3,150  
Cargo net     25 25
Preferred Package       5,330
Sunroof       1,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   996    
Reserve Package     2,867  
Cargo net     23 23
Preferred Package       4,850
Sunroof       1,092
Options (change) 0 1,200 3,175 6,555
Options (change) 0 996 2,890 5,965
Destination 840 840 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $81,490 $102,500 $39,995 $43,375
Total Invoice $76,248 $90,893 $37,914 $40,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,624
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelXLRXLRMKZMKZ
TrimBaseXLR-VBaseHybrid
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8443hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 11700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$81,490$102,500$39,995$43,375
Adjustments for Features-3,965-5,0150-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,525$97,485$39,995$41,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,960$0$1,930
Total Invoice$76,248$90,893$37,914$40,989
Adjustments for Features-3,710-4,4470-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,538$86,446$37,914$39,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,908$0$1,705

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008200820132013
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Sunroof   $900
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $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$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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  
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$11,850$12,900$7,885$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$5,015$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,710-4,4470-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XLR vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082013
ModelXLRMKZ
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.2 in
Length177.7 in194.1 in
Width72.3 in73.4 in
Height50.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,675 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested185045%
Total Not Requested230055%

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