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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: $43,480

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,057

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $34,190 $35,190
Base Invoice $45,634 $32,521 $33,431
Temporary spare tire 350    
Preferred Package   5,375 5,375
Sunroof, large   2,995 2,995
Cargo net   25 25
Temporary spare tire 308    
Preferred Package   4,892 4,892
Sunroof, large   2,726 2,726
Cargo net   23 23
Options (change) 350 8,395 8,395
Options (change) 308 7,641 7,641
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $49,535 $43,480 $44,480
Total Invoice $46,837 $41,057 $41,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,632
Model Year201320142014
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10700, 14700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,535$43,480$44,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,020-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$40,460$41,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$46,837$41,057$41,967
Adjustments for Features0-2,852-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,837$38,205$39,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,007

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320142014
ModelCTSMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$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  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,240$7,260$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,852-2,755

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132014
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 Weight3,852 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
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
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202553%
Total Not Requested177547%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested177543%

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