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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XLR Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XLR Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,305

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $43,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,347

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $39,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelMKZMKZXLRXLR
TrimBaseHybridBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $34,190 $35,190 $80,650 $99,160
Base Invoice $32,521 $33,431 $75,408 $87,757
Reserve Package 3,195      
Cargo net 25 25    
Preferred Package   5,375    
Sunroof   1,200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,200
Reserve Package 2,908      
Cargo net 23 23    
Preferred Package   4,892    
Sunroof   1,092    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       996
Options (change) 3,220 6,600 0 1,200
Options (change) 2,931 6,007 0 996
Destination 895 895 840 840
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,305 $42,685 $81,490 $102,500
Total Invoice $36,347 $40,333 $76,248 $90,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XLR

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,191
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelMKZMKZXLRXLR
TrimBaseHybridBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H320hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11700, 14250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$38,305$42,685$81,490$102,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-3,965-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,305$41,235$77,525$97,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0$19,960
Total Invoice$36,347$40,333$76,248$90,893
Adjustments for Features0-1,370-3,710-4,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,347$38,963$72,538$86,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,616$0$13,908

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelMKZMKZXLRXLR
TrimBaseHybridBaseXLR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,885$9,335$11,850$12,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$3,965$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370-3,710-4,447

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XLR

Model Year20142008
ModelMKZXLR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase112.2 in105.7 in
Length194.1 in177.7 in
Width73.4 in72.3 in
Height58.2 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,675 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.411.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185045%
Total Not Requested230055%

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