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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: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $32,565 $32,565
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Performance Luxury Package 3,450 2,855      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Polished alloy wheels 750 750      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900      
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Remote start       345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Performance Luxury Package 3,036 2,512      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Polished alloy wheels 660 660      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792      
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Remote start       307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 8,495 6,900 250 6,040 6,040
Options (change) 7,476 6,072 220 5,376 5,376
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $49,085 $47,990 $46,640 $41,560 $41,560
Total Invoice $45,879 $45,032 $44,188 $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: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,085$47,990$46,640$41,560$41,560
Adjustments for Features-95000-580-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,135$47,990$46,640$40,980$40,705
Cost Above Minimum$1,495$1,350$0$275$0
Total Invoice$45,879$45,032$44,188$38,816$38,816
Adjustments for Features-88800-542-799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,991$45,032$44,188$38,274$38,017
Cost Above Minimum$803$844$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$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$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,215$3,265$3,265$3,845$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$580$855
Value of Feature Adjustments-88800-542-799

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested145063%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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 wipers100No
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 Requested286574%
Total Not Requested100026%

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 wipers100No
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 Requested286574%
Total Not Requested100026%

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