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Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,320

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,569

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $2,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $42,095 $45,095
Base Invoice $39,035 $39,359 $42,164
245/45VR20 800    
Ultimate Package 4,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Remote start 425    
3.5L V6 5,000    
AWD 1,890 2,000 1,100
CUE and Navigation   945  
Cold Weather Package   600 600
Driver Assist Package   3,645 3,220
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof   1,050 1,050
3.6L V6   2,000 2,000
Polished alloy wheels     850
245/45VR20 712    
Ultimate Package 3,560    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Remote start 394    
3.5L V6 4,650    
AWD 1,758 1,870 1,029
CUE and Navigation   832  
Cold Weather Package   528 528
Driver Assist Package   3,208 2,834
Cargo net   53 53
Sunroof   924 924
3.6L V6   1,870 1,870
Polished alloy wheels     748
Options (change) 13,410 10,300 8,880
Options (change) 12,227 9,285 7,986
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $55,785 $53,320 $54,900
Total Invoice $52,137 $49,569 $51,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,233
Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6321hp V6321hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$55,785$53,320$54,900
Adjustments for Features0-715-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,785$52,605$53,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$52,137$49,569$51,075
Adjustments for Features0-665-944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,137$48,904$50,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220142014
ModelMKSATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$7,385$8,100$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-665-944

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122014
ModelMKSATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length204.1 in182.8 in
Width75.9 in71.1 in
Height61.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.3,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182547%
Total Not Requested209053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested125081%

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