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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: $41,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $34,645 $34,645
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $32,565 $32,565
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
Polished alloy wheels 900 750      
Package 102A       5,695 5,695
Remote start       345 345
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
Polished alloy wheels 792 660      
Package 102A       5,069 5,069
Remote start       307 307
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         0
Options (change) 1,200 1,050 300 6,040 6,040
Options (change) 1,056 924 264 5,376 5,376
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $53,465 $57,715 $61,365 $41,560 $41,560
Total Invoice $50,245 $53,970 $57,424 $38,816 $38,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,768
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4263hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,465$57,715$61,365$41,560$41,560
Adjustments for Features-3,105-5,505-7,4800-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,360$52,210$53,885$41,560$41,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$3,525$275$0
Total Invoice$50,245$53,970$57,424$38,816$38,816
Adjustments for Features-2,918-5,148-7,0000-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,327$48,822$50,424$38,816$38,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$3,097$257$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKZMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumBaseHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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  
Safety key   $5$5
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$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$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$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  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,140$9,540$11,515$4,035$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,105$5,505$7,480$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,918-5,148-7,0000-257

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20152011
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

Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

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