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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: $11,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,939

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $32,695
Base Invoice $45,634 $30,021
Temporary spare tire 350  
Ultimate Package   4,495
Remote start   295
Temporary spare tire 308  
Ultimate Package   3,866
Remote start   257
Options (change) 350 4,790
Options (change) 308 4,123
Destination 895 795
Total Price $49,535 $38,280
Total Invoice $46,837 $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: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,560
Model Year20132009
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$49,535$38,280
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,120$38,280
Total Invoice$46,837$34,939
Adjustments for Features-1,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,499$34,939

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132009
ModelCTSMKZ
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,055$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132009
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 Weight3,852 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
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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