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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: $42,285

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $3,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,051

Lincoln MKZ Select   
Difference: $1,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimBaseSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $38,340 $38,340 $40,010 $40,010 $47,830 $47,830
Base Invoice $31,486 $36,377 $36,377 $37,809 $37,809 $44,960 $44,960
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215            
Temporary spare tire 250            
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980            
Cargo net   25 25 25 25 25 25
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995 1,795 1,795
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818            
Temporary spare tire 208            
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473            
Cargo net   23 23 23 23 23 23
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726 1,634 1,634
Options (change) 11,445 3,020 3,020 3,020 3,020 1,820 1,820
Options (change) 9,499 2,749 2,749 2,749 2,749 1,657 1,657
Destination 745 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $45,865 $42,285 $42,285 $43,955 $43,955 $50,575 $50,575
Total Invoice $41,730 $40,051 $40,051 $41,483 $41,483 $47,542 $47,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,516
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimBaseSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H245hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 11?, 11?, 14?, 14?, 20?, 20
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$45,865$42,285$42,285$43,955$43,955$50,575$50,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,845-2,995-3,445-3,345-5,445-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$39,440$39,290$40,510$40,610$45,130$45,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,220$1,320$5,840$5,940
Total Invoice$41,730$40,051$40,051$41,483$41,483$47,542$47,542
Adjustments for Features0-2,695-2,837-3,251-3,157-5,118-5,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$37,356$37,214$38,232$38,326$42,424$42,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$1,018$1,112$5,210$5,304

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimBaseSelectHybrid SelectReserveHybrid ReserveBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000 $1000
RWD$0      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175      
Super-heated washer fluid$100      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription     $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0      
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15      
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225      
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100 $100
Headlight washers$50      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100      
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300      
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,990$7,835$7,985$8,435$8,335$10,435$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,845$2,995$3,445$3,345$5,445$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,695-2,837-3,251-3,157-5,118-5,024

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082018
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in193.9 in
Width72.5 in73.4 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested490069%
Total Not Requested216531%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%

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