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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: $48,045

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,510

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $1,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMKSATSATS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $43,995 $46,995
Base Invoice $39,035 $41,795 $44,645
245/45VR20 800    
Adaptive cruise control 1,295    
Remote start 425    
Ultimate Package 5,000    
CD player, remote   250 250
Driver Assist Package   2,150 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Cargo net   60 60
Polished alloy wheels     850
245/45VR20 712    
Adaptive cruise control 1,153    
Remote start 394    
Ultimate Package 4,450    
CD player, remote   223 223
Driver Assist Package   1,914 1,157
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Cargo net   53 53
Polished alloy wheels     757
Options (change) 7,520 3,055 3,055
Options (change) 6,709 2,720 2,720
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $49,895 $48,045 $51,045
Total Invoice $46,619 $45,510 $48,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,250
Model Year201220172017
ModelMKSATSATS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,895$48,045$51,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,260-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,895$45,785$47,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$46,619$45,510$48,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,141-2,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,619$43,369$45,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,092

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220172017
ModelMKSATSATS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
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  
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
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,305$7,565$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,141-2,899

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,139 lb.3,374 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182547%
Total Not Requested209053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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