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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $1,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $2,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZ
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $32,565 $32,565
Navigation system 2,995      
Luxury Package 1,800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Sport Package 1,640      
Folding second row seats 400      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Package 102A     5,695 5,695
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Navigation system 2,486      
Luxury Package 1,493      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Sport Package 1,361      
Folding second row seats 332      
Sunroof 996 996    
Package 102A     5,069 5,069
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0
Options (change) 9,335 1,200 5,695 5,695
Options (change) 7,747 996 5,069 5,069
Destination 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $39,325 $52,695 $41,215 $41,215
Total Invoice $35,835 $48,388 $38,509 $38,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $366
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZ
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,325$52,695$41,215$41,215
Adjustments for Features00-2,195-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$52,695$39,020$38,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,370$275$0
Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$38,509$38,509
Adjustments for Features00-2,051-2,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$36,458$36,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,553$257$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZ
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
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
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
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
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,340$4,535$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,195$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,051-2,308

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062011
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.4 in
Length190.1 in190.6 in
Width70.6 in72.2 in
Height56.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested166543%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested166543%

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