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Lincoln MKT vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKT vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,105

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $27,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,175

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $25,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMKTEscalade
TrimBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,300 $79,945
Base Invoice $41,674 $74,749
Elite Package 4,000  
Class III trailer hitch 595  
Second-row buckets 995  
255/45VR20 1,350  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
3.5L V6 1,995  
AWD 0 2,550
Elite Package 3,480  
Class III trailer hitch 518  
Second-row buckets 866  
255/45VR20 1,175  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,736  
3.5L V6 1,851  
AWD 0 2,384
Options (change) 10,930 2,550
Options (change) 9,626 2,384
Destination 875 995
Total Price $56,105 $83,490
Total Invoice $52,175 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,562
Model Year20122012
ModelMKTEscalade
TrimBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20285/45-22
Total Price$56,105$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,105$80,935
Total Invoice$52,175$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-2,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,175$75,737

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122012
ModelMKTEscalade
TrimBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Removable third row seats $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,460$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,391

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKT vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122012
ModelMKTEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in116.0 in
Length207.6 in202.5 in
Width76.0 in79.0 in
Height67.4 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,924 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom33.5 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.1 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.6 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.9 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested112534%
Total Not Requested215066%

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