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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelMKZMKZSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseHybridV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Remote start 345 345      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC     8,285    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF       10,740  
Sunroof         1,200
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Remote start 307 307      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC     6,877    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF       8,914  
Sunroof         996
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 8,285 10,740 1,200
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 6,877 8,914 996
Destination 875 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,670 $41,670 $50,025 $58,980 $77,090
Total Invoice $38,928 $38,928 $45,541 $53,590 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,755
Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelMKZMKZSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseHybridV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$41,670$41,670$50,025$58,980$77,090
Adjustments for Features0-425-280-1,530-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$41,245$49,745$57,450$75,095
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$7,705$25,350
Total Invoice$38,928$38,928$45,541$53,590$71,520
Adjustments for Features0-397-255-1,390-1,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,928$38,531$45,286$52,200$69,669
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0$6,914$24,383

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122012200620062006
ModelMKZMKZSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseHybridV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
CVT $1000   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Safety key$5$5   
Tires, run-flat    $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,160$4,585$4,440$5,690$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$280$1,530$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-255-1,390-1,851

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122006
ModelMKZSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in116.4 in
Length190.6 in196.3 in
Width72.2 in72.6 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested255066%
Total Not Requested131534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested255066%
Total Not Requested131534%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330057%
Total Not Requested249043%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested365054%
Total Not Requested314046%

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