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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: $36,330

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,349

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $2,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $35,570 $49,475 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $27,368 $32,258 $45,372 $32,521 $33,431
Sport Package 1,640        
Luxury Package 1,800 1,550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Folding second row seats 400 400      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Cargo net       25 25
Select Package       1,145 1,145
Sport Package 1,361        
Luxury Package 1,493 1,286      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Folding second row seats 332 332      
Sunroof 996 996 996 1,092 1,092
Cargo net       23 23
Select Package       1,042 1,042
Options (change) 6,340 3,150 1,200 2,370 2,370
Options (change) 5,261 2,614 996 2,157 2,157
Destination 720 720 720 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $36,330 $39,440 $52,695 $37,455 $38,455
Total Invoice $33,349 $35,592 $48,388 $35,573 $36,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,439
Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7212, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,330$39,440$52,695$37,455$38,455
Adjustments for Features0-500-925-4,910-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$38,940$51,770$32,545$33,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$15,440$0$950
Total Invoice$33,349$35,592$48,388$35,573$36,483
Adjustments for Features0-451-849-4,663-4,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,349$35,141$47,539$30,910$31,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,792$14,190$0$867

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062006200620142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key   $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system  $600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information  $25  
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,000$3,425$7,410$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$925$4,910$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-451-849-4,663-4,706

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062014
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length190.1 in194.1 in
Width70.6 in73.4 in
Height56.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

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%
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 wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

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 wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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