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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: $36,500

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,417

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $30,980
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $28,562
Performance Luxury Package 3,900 3,305    
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350  
Polished alloy wheels 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150    
Navigation system       1,895
Remote start       295
Xenon HID headlights       495
Sunroof       1,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       895
Performance Luxury Package 3,432 2,908    
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308  
Polished alloy wheels 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012    
Navigation system       1,630
Remote start       257
Xenon HID headlights       426
Sunroof       1,032
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       770
Options (change) 9,295 7,700 350 4,780
Options (change) 8,180 6,776 308 4,115
Destination 875 875 875 740
Total Price $50,115 $49,020 $47,725 $36,500
Total Invoice $46,803 $45,956 $45,210 $33,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,808
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$50,115$49,020$47,725$36,500
Adjustments for Features-1,990-1,040-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,125$47,980$46,685$36,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$1,295$0$0
Total Invoice$46,803$45,956$45,210$33,417
Adjustments for Features-1,858-975-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,945$44,981$44,225$33,417
Cost Above Minimum$720$756$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,530$4,580$4,580$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$1,040$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,858-975-9850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112008
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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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