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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: $44,120

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,639

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
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          
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
Cargo net       25 25 25 25
245/40VR19         750    
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          
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
Cargo net       23 23 23 23
245/40VR19         683    
Options (change) 12,095 10,500 350 8,035 8,785 3,615 3,615
Options (change) 10,644 9,240 308 7,313 7,996 3,291 3,291
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $52,915 $51,820 $47,725 $44,120 $44,870 $50,115 $50,115
Total Invoice $49,267 $48,420 $45,210 $41,639 $42,322 $47,055 $47,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,931
Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6M6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$52,915$51,820$47,725$44,120$44,870$50,115$50,115
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3750-4,620-4,520-6,120-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,590$51,445$47,725$39,500$40,350$43,995$44,095
Cost Above Minimum$3,865$3,720$0$0$850$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$49,267$48,420$45,210$41,639$42,322$47,055$47,055
Adjustments for Features-1,234-3500-4,360-4,263-5,746-5,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,033$48,070$45,210$37,279$38,059$41,309$41,403
Cost Above Minimum$2,823$2,860$0$0$780$4,030$4,124

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2011201120112015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6BaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150$150    
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0$0
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 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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Safety key   $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$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$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$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$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$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
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 $100
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$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats  $300$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$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$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Upgraded floor mats     $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather     $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type     $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels   $350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,840$4,890$4,515$9,135$9,035$10,635$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$375$0$4,620$4,520$6,120$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-3500-4,360-4,263-5,746-5,652

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112015
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
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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?
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%
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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%
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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