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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: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,639

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumCTS-VBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869
Temporary spare tire 350          
Recaro performance seats   3,400        
Wood trim   600        
Panoramic sunroof   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
Temporary spare tire 308          
Recaro performance seats   2,992        
Wood trim   528        
Panoramic sunroof   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
Options (change) 350 5,150 8,035 8,035 3,615 3,615
Options (change) 308 4,532 7,313 7,313 3,291 3,291
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,535 $71,860 $44,120 $44,120 $50,115 $50,115
Total Invoice $46,837 $67,133 $41,639 $41,639 $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: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,567
Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumCTS-VBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,535$71,860$44,120$44,120$50,115$50,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,570-3,470-5,070-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$70,360$40,550$40,650$45,045$45,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,825$0$100$4,495$4,595
Total Invoice$46,837$67,133$41,639$41,639$47,055$47,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,401-3,369-3,275-4,760-4,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,837$65,732$38,270$38,364$42,295$42,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,895$0$94$4,025$4,118

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320132015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSMKZMKZMKZMKZ
TrimPremiumCTS-VBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black Label
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
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    
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150 
Tires, run-flat $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    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$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    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive$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    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$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
Boost gauge $75    
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100
Headlight washers $50    
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    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$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$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals $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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upgraded floor mats    $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather    $200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,740$7,240$9,310$9,210$10,810$10,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,570$3,470$5,070$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,401-3,369-3,275-4,760-4,667

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132015
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
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance 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
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested212563%
Total Not Requested122537%
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

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested212563%
Total Not Requested122537%
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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