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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: $35,820

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,762

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $29,305
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $27,054
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800 895
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim       600  
Satellite radio         195
Cooled or ventilated front seats         495
Xenon HID headlights         495
Sunroof         1,200
Navigation system         1,500
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         995
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704 770
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim       528  
Satellite radio         168
Cooled or ventilated front seats         426
Xenon HID headlights         426
Sunroof         1,032
Navigation system         1,290
THX-certified 700W 14 speakers         856
Options (change) 5,045 4,045 0 2,550 5,775
Options (change) 4,440 3,560 0 2,244 4,968
Destination 875 875 875 875 740
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,865 $45,365 $47,375 $67,085 $35,820
Total Invoice $43,063 $42,740 $44,902 $62,725 $32,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,510
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$45,865$45,365$47,375$67,085$35,820
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,850-2,375-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,915$45,365$45,525$64,710$35,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$610$19,795$0
Total Invoice$43,063$42,740$44,902$62,725$32,762
Adjustments for Features-8920-1,753-2,221-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,171$42,740$43,149$60,504$32,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$978$18,333$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,555$3,605$5,455$5,980$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,850$2,375$110
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-1,753-2,221-101

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112007
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.4 in
Length191.6 in190.5 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 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 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested51538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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