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Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,985

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,425

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $3,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMKSDTS
TrimBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $50,675
Base Invoice $39,035 $47,381
Ultimate Package 4,000  
Remote start 425  
Adaptive cruise control 1,295 1,695
3.5L V6 5,000  
AWD 1,890  
Platinum Edition   6,490
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0
Ultimate Package 3,560  
Remote start 394  
Adaptive cruise control 1,153 1,407
3.5L V6 4,650  
AWD 1,758  
Platinum Edition   5,387
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0
Options (change) 12,610 8,185
Options (change) 11,515 6,794
Destination 875 870
Total Price $54,985 $59,730
Total Invoice $51,425 $55,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,569
Model Year20122008
ModelMKSDTS
TrimBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$54,985$59,730
Adjustments for Features0-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,985$59,675
Total Invoice$51,425$55,045
Adjustments for Features0-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,425$54,994

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMKSDTS
TrimBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,560$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-51

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMKSDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in115.6 in
Length204.1 in207.6 in
Width75.9 in74.8 in
Height61.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,438 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft318.8 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 detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160041%
Total Not Requested231559%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested220057%

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