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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: $38,280

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,939

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $32,695
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $30,021
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    
Ultimate Package       4,495
Remote start       295
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    
Ultimate Package       3,866
Remote start       257
Options (change) 9,295 7,700 350 4,790
Options (change) 8,180 6,776 308 4,123
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $50,115 $49,020 $47,725 $38,280
Total Invoice $46,803 $45,956 $45,210 $34,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,925
Model Year2011201120112009
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, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$50,115$49,020$47,725$38,280
Adjustments for Features-1,315-365-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,800$48,655$47,360$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$1,295$0$0
Total Invoice$46,803$45,956$45,210$34,939
Adjustments for Features-1,228-342-3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,575$45,614$44,864$34,939
Cost Above Minimum$711$750$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2011201120112009
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 
911 assist   $25
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
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$4,880$3,930$3,930$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$365$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,228-342-3460

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112009
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
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested85027%

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