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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: $36,500

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,417

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $57,400 $61,800 $69,070 $63,600 $30,980
Base Invoice $47,940 $53,669 $57,783 $64,580 $59,466 $28,562
CUE and Navigation 905          
Panoramic sunroof 1,250       1,150  
Polished alloy wheels   750     800  
Wood trim         600  
Navigation system           1,895
Remote start           295
Xenon HID headlights           495
Sunroof           1,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels           895
CUE and Navigation 796          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100       1,012  
Polished alloy wheels   660     704  
Wood trim         528  
Navigation system           1,630
Remote start           257
Xenon HID headlights           426
Sunroof           1,032
Chrome-plated alloy wheels           770
Options (change) 2,155 750 0 0 2,550 4,780
Options (change) 1,896 660 0 0 2,244 4,115
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 740
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $54,080 $59,075 $62,725 $69,995 $69,675 $36,500
Total Invoice $50,761 $55,254 $58,708 $65,505 $65,235 $33,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,707
Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6556hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$54,080$59,075$62,725$69,995$69,675$36,500
Adjustments for Features-3,875-6,275-8,250-9,225-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,205$52,800$54,475$60,770$66,635$36,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$4,270$10,565$16,430$0
Total Invoice$50,761$55,254$58,708$65,505$65,235$33,417
Adjustments for Features-3,637-5,869-7,722-8,633-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,124$49,385$50,986$56,872$62,389$33,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,261$3,862$9,748$15,265$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201420142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
6-speed automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit    $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive    $15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$11,065$13,040$14,015$7,830$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$6,275$8,250$9,225$3,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,637-5,869-7,722-8,633-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20142008
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in107.4 in
Length195.5 in190.5 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.3,534 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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