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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: $41,210

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,650

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $34,225
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $31,523
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Aluminum trim 0     195
Polished alloy wheels 900 750    
Package 103A       5,595
Remote start       345
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Aluminum trim 0     168
Polished alloy wheels 792 660    
Package 103A       4,812
Remote start       297
Options (change) 1,200 1,050 300 6,135
Options (change) 1,056 924 264 5,277
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $53,465 $57,715 $61,365 $41,210
Total Invoice $50,245 $53,970 $57,424 $37,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,625
Model Year2015201520152010
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$53,465$57,715$61,365$41,210
Adjustments for Features-3,160-5,760-7,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,305$51,955$53,630$41,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$3,325$0
Total Invoice$50,245$53,970$57,424$37,650
Adjustments for Features-2,970-5,386-7,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,275$48,584$50,186$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,309$2,911$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year2015201520152010
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$9,715$11,690$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$5,760$7,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,970-5,386-7,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152010
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in107.4 in
Length195.5 in190.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Aluminum trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Aluminum trim100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested332587%
Total Not Requested49013%

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