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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: $46,215

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $6,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,693

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,475 $36,920 $39,670 $47,830
Base Invoice $45,372 $35,074 $37,488 $44,960
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Select Plus Package   1,255    
Cargo net   25 25 25
3.0L V6   4,000 4,000 4,000
AWD   1,890 1,890 1,890
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Sunroof 996 1,092 1,092  
Select Plus Package   1,143    
Cargo net   23 23 23
3.0L V6   3,640 3,640 3,640
AWD   1,796 1,786 1,777
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 1,200 8,370 7,115 5,915
Options (change) 996 7,694 6,541 5,440
Destination 720 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $52,695 $46,215 $47,710 $54,670
Total Invoice $48,388 $43,693 $44,954 $51,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,850
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8400hp V6400hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8?, 11?, 11?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,695$46,215$47,710$54,670
Adjustments for Features0-6,510-7,160-8,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$39,705$40,550$45,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$845$6,180
Total Invoice$48,388$43,693$44,954$51,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,155-6,746-8,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$37,538$38,208$43,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$5,540

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VSelectReserveBlack Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,275$8,785$9,435$11,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,510$7,160$8,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,155-6,746-8,247

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20062017
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length190.1 in193.9 in
Width70.6 in73.4 in
Height56.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.4,191 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
Lincoln MKZ Select

Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

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