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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: $43,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $24,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $22,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,720 $35,925 $35,925
Base Invoice $56,773 $34,129 $34,129
Recaro performance seats 3,400    
Wood trim 600    
Polished alloy wheels 800    
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Reserve Package   3,150  
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   595 595
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Preferred Package     5,330
Recaro performance seats 2,992    
Wood trim 528    
Polished alloy wheels 704    
Panoramic sunroof 792    
Reserve Package   2,867  
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   542 542
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Preferred Package     4,850
Options (change) 5,700 6,740 8,920
Options (change) 5,016 6,135 8,118
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $68,545 $43,560 $45,740
Total Invoice $63,914 $41,159 $43,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,618
Model Year201020132013
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 11700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$68,545$43,560$45,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,030-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,545$40,530$42,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$63,914$41,159$43,142
Adjustments for Features0-2,863-3,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,914$38,296$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,469

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201020132013
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VBaseHybrid
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150 
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,365$7,395$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,863-3,377

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102013
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in194.1 in
Width72.5 in73.4 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,720 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 CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested147561%
Total Not Requested92539%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested207550%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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