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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: $53,000

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $11,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $42,500
Technology Package 2,850   2,495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels 600    
Climate Package     595
Driver's Package     3,395
Cargo net     25
Sunroof, large     2,995
Technology Package 2,537   2,271
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Polished alloy wheels 534    
Climate Package     542
Driver's Package     3,090
Cargo net     23
Sunroof, large     2,726
Options (change) 4,045 595 9,505
Options (change) 3,601 530 8,652
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $64,235 $72,385 $53,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,038
Model Year201720172020
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$64,235$72,385$53,000
Adjustments for Features-1,210-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,025$70,550$53,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,525$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201720172020
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,365$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,146-1,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20172020
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in193.9 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested162577%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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