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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: $47,350

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $2,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,573

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $2,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremiumCTS-VReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $40,010
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $37,809
Temporary spare tire 350    
Recaro performance seats   3,400  
Wood trim   600  
Polished alloy wheels   800  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Driver's Package     3,395
Sunroof, large     2,995
Cargo net     25
Temporary spare tire 308    
Recaro performance seats   2,992  
Wood trim   528  
Polished alloy wheels   704  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Driver's Package     3,090
Sunroof, large     2,726
Cargo net     23
Options (change) 350 5,950 6,415
Options (change) 308 5,236 5,839
Destination 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $72,660 $47,350
Total Invoice $46,837 $67,837 $44,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,342
Model Year201320132018
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremiumCTS-VReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,535$72,660$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$71,160$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,625$0
Total Invoice$46,837$67,837$44,573
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-3,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,837$66,437$41,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,600$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320132018
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremiumCTS-VReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,840$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,400-3,078

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132018
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in193.9 in
Width72.5 in73.4 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,740 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 pedals75Yes
Total Requested77579%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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