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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: $43,450

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,573

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $34,645
Base Invoice $31,486 $32,565
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900 1,890
Polished alloy wheels 750  
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577 1,757
Polished alloy wheels 623  
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 15,550 7,930
Options (change) 13,149 7,133
Destination 745 875
Total Price $49,970 $43,450
Total Invoice $45,380 $40,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,108
Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$49,970$43,450
Adjustments for Features-7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,200$43,450
Total Invoice$45,380$40,573
Adjustments for Features-6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,681$40,573

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,140$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6990

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.4 in
Length191.6 in190.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.5 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested466566%
Total Not Requested240034%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested296577%
Total Not Requested90023%

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