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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: $41,015

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,482

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $34,225
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $31,523
Navigation System 2,145    
Performance Luxury Package 3,215    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Polished alloy wheels 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Package 103A     5,595
Remote start     345
Navigation System 1,888    
Performance Luxury Package 2,829    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Polished alloy wheels 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Package 103A     4,812
Remote start     297
Options (change) 7,610 350 5,940
Options (change) 6,697 308 5,109
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $50,795 $49,535 $41,015
Total Invoice $47,556 $46,837 $37,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,575
Model Year201220122010
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$50,795$49,535$41,015
Adjustments for Features-825-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,970$48,710$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$0
Total Invoice$47,556$46,837$37,482
Adjustments for Features-772-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,784$46,057$37,482
Cost Above Minimum$727$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201220122010
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,240$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-772-7800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20122010
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.4 in
Length191.6 in190.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested316583%
Total Not Requested65017%

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