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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: $47,585

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,793

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $86,295 $35,190
Base Invoice $56,520 $81,980 $33,431
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Polished alloy wheels 600 900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,450  
Luxury Package   2,500  
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,565
Reserve Package     4,420
Technology Package     2,495
Sunroof, large     2,995
Cargo net     25
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Polished alloy wheels 534 801  
Panoramic sunroof   1,291  
Luxury Package   2,225  
Summer Tire Handling Package     1,425
Reserve Package     4,022
Technology Package     2,271
Sunroof, large     2,726
Cargo net     23
Options (change) 1,195 4,850 11,500
Options (change) 1,064 4,317 10,467
Destination 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $61,685 $93,140 $47,585
Total Invoice $58,579 $88,292 $44,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,159
Model Year201820182015
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6640hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$61,685$93,140$47,585
Adjustments for Features-660-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,025$90,780$47,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,755$0
Total Invoice$58,579$88,292$44,793
Adjustments for Features-627-2,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,952$86,055$44,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,103$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201820182015
ModelCTSCTSMKZ
TrimPremium LuxuryCTS-VBase
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Performance traction management $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Differential cooler $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Carbon fiber hood $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$9,615$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-627-2,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20182015
ModelCTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in194.1 in
Width72.2 in73.4 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,720 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 CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested80057%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Summer Tire Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested297589%
Total Not Requested37511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%

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