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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: $44,095

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $24,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,616

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $22,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,720 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $56,773 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Recaro performance seats 3,400        
Wood trim 600        
Polished alloy wheels 800        
Panoramic sunroof 900        
Reserve Package   4,420 4,420    
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   595 595 595 595
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995
245/40VR19     750    
Recaro performance seats 2,992        
Wood trim 528        
Polished alloy wheels 704        
Panoramic sunroof 792        
Reserve Package   4,022 4,022    
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion   542 542 542 542
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726
245/40VR19     683    
Options (change) 5,700 8,010 8,760 3,590 3,590
Options (change) 5,016 7,290 7,973 3,268 3,268
Destination 825 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $68,545 $44,095 $44,845 $50,090 $50,090
Total Invoice $63,914 $41,616 $42,299 $47,032 $47,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,630
Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$68,545$44,095$44,845$50,090$50,090
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-3,430-5,030-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,545$40,565$41,415$45,060$45,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$63,914$41,616$42,299$47,032$47,032
Adjustments for Features0-3,332-3,235-4,723-4,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,914$38,284$39,064$42,309$42,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780$4,025$4,119

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102015201520152015
ModelCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimCTS-VBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
CVT  $1000 $1000
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150 $150 
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription   $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 $100
Headlight washers$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,665$8,195$8,095$9,695$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$3,430$5,030$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,332-3,235-4,723-4,629

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102015
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
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested212563%
Total Not Requested122537%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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

245/40VR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested212563%
Total Not Requested122537%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Black Label

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 Black Label

Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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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