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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: $38,370

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,100

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $30,980
Base Invoice $31,486 $28,562
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
AWD 1,900 1,870
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
3.6L V6 1,000  
Polished alloy wheels 750  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Navigation system   1,895
Remote start   295
Xenon HID headlights   495
Sunroof   1,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   895
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
AWD 1,577 1,683
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
3.6L V6 1,072  
Polished alloy wheels 623  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Navigation system   1,630
Remote start   257
Xenon HID headlights   426
Sunroof   1,032
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   770
Options (change) 15,550 6,650
Options (change) 13,149 5,798
Destination 745 740
Total Price $49,970 $38,370
Total Invoice $45,380 $35,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,382
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$49,970$38,370
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,880$38,370
Total Invoice$45,380$35,100
Adjustments for Features-1,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,482$35,100

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,405$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.4 in
Length191.6 in190.5 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,739 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested412558%
Total Not Requested294042%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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