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Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,555

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $17,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,938

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $16,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Technology Package 2,850   2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495 2,495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595            
Climate Package     595 595 595 595 595 595
Revel 14 speakers     1,180 1,180        
Cargo net     25 25 25 25 25 25
Sunroof, large     2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Technology Package 2,537   2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271 2,271
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530            
Climate Package     542 542 542 542 542 542
Revel 14 speakers     1,074 1,074        
Cargo net     23 23 23 23 23 23
Sunroof, large     2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Options (change) 3,445 595 7,290 7,290 6,110 6,110 4,910 4,910
Options (change) 3,067 530 6,636 6,636 5,562 5,562 4,470 4,470
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $46,555 $46,555 $47,045 $47,045 $53,665 $53,665
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $43,938 $43,938 $44,296 $44,296 $50,355 $50,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,621
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$63,935$72,685$46,555$46,555$47,045$47,045$53,665$53,665
Adjustments for Features-2,285-2,9100-150-300-200-2,300-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,650$69,775$46,555$46,405$46,745$46,845$51,365$51,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$150$0$340$440$4,960$5,060
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$43,938$43,938$44,296$44,296$50,355$50,355
Adjustments for Features-2,165-2,7650-142-282-188-2,158-2,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,417$66,300$43,938$43,796$44,014$44,108$48,197$48,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,883$142$0$218$312$4,401$4,495

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0      
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225      
Sunshades, second row$125$125      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Around view cameras$500$500      
Backup collision intervention$150$150      
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0      
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25$25      
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400      
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300      
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150      
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0      
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250      
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Laminated rear side windows$100$100      
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200      
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription      $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225      
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50      
Wireless charging station$75$75      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75      
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100 $100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350      
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200      
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0      
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Metal pedals$75$75      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100      
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upgraded floor mats      $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather      $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300      
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type      $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$8,865$5,955$6,105$6,255$6,155$8,255$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$2,910$0$150$300$200$2,300$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,165-2,7650-142-282-188-2,158-2,064

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in193.9 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Select

Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select

Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Revel, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Black Label

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

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