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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: $41,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $33,908 $32,565 $32,565
Temporary spare tire 250    
Polished alloy wheels 750    
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Package 102A   5,695 5,695
Remote start   345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Temporary spare tire 208    
Polished alloy wheels 623    
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Package 102A   5,069 5,069
Remote start   307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Options (change) 12,050 6,040 6,040
Options (change) 10,245 5,376 5,376
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $49,090 $41,560 $41,560
Total Invoice $44,928 $38,816 $38,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,630
Model Year200920112011
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,090$41,560$41,560
Adjustments for Features0-280-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,090$41,280$41,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$44,928$38,816$38,816
Adjustments for Features0-262-518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,928$38,554$38,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$256$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year200920112011
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimBaseBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,670$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-262-518

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,862 lb.3,599 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 Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested544062%
Total Not Requested334038%

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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested296577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested296577%
Total Not Requested90023%

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