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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: $44,075

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,599

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $32,521 $33,431
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 6,700 6,105      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Polished alloy wheels 750 750      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150      
Preferred Package       5,375 5,375
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion       595 595
Sunroof, large       2,995 2,995
Cargo net       25 25
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 5,896 5,372      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Polished alloy wheels 660 660      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012      
Preferred Package       4,892 4,892
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion       542 542
Sunroof, large       2,726 2,726
Cargo net       23 23
Options (change) 12,095 10,500 350 8,990 8,990
Options (change) 10,644 9,240 308 8,183 8,183
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $52,915 $51,820 $47,725 $44,075 $45,075
Total Invoice $49,267 $48,420 $45,210 $41,599 $42,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,113
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,915$51,820$47,725$44,075$45,075
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3750-4,770-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,590$51,445$47,725$39,305$40,405
Cost Above Minimum$3,865$3,720$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$49,267$48,420$45,210$41,599$42,509
Adjustments for Features-1,234-3500-4,502-4,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,033$48,070$45,210$37,097$38,105
Cost Above Minimum$2,823$2,860$0$0$1,008

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power trunk closer   $350$350
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$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
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Metal pedals$75$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$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$3,990$3,615$8,385$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$375$0$4,770$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-3500-4,502-4,404

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
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 Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested67523%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
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
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested202553%
Total Not Requested177547%
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 wheel100Yes
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
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested177543%
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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