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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: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $34,755 $34,755
Base Invoice $45,634 $32,677 $32,677
Temporary spare tire 350    
Package 102A   5,695 5,695
Remote start   345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Temporary spare tire 308    
Package 102A   5,069 5,069
Remote start   307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0
Options (change) 350 6,040 6,040
Options (change) 308 5,376 5,376
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $49,535 $41,670 $41,670
Total Invoice $46,837 $38,928 $38,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,602
Model Year201320122012
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,535$41,670$41,670
Adjustments for Features-7450-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,790$41,670$41,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$46,837$38,928$38,928
Adjustments for Features-7040-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,133$38,928$38,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$397$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320122012
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,495$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-7040-397

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
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
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

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