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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: $41,015

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,482

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $83,995 $34,225
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $78,535 $31,523
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Polished alloy wheels 600 750   900  
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Luxury Package       1,600  
Package 103A         5,595
Remote start         345
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Polished alloy wheels 528 660   792  
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Luxury Package       1,408  
Package 103A         4,812
Remote start         297
Options (change) 1,345 1,495 745 4,000 5,940
Options (change) 1,184 1,316 656 3,520 5,109
Destination 995 995 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,625 $58,775 $62,425 $89,990 $41,015
Total Invoice $50,387 $54,937 $58,391 $84,050 $37,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,405
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4640hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$53,625$58,775$62,425$89,990$41,015
Adjustments for Features-3,725-6,425-8,400-8,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,900$52,350$54,025$81,865$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$4,125$31,965$0
Total Invoice$50,387$54,937$58,391$84,050$37,482
Adjustments for Features-3,500-6,005-7,857-7,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,887$48,932$50,534$76,461$37,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,045$3,647$29,574$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKZ
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$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  
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 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$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 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$11,080$13,055$12,780$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$6,425$8,400$8,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,500-6,005-7,857-7,5890

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,656 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
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

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

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