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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,939

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $32,695
Base Invoice $40,369 $30,021
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Ultimate Package   4,495
Remote start   295
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Ultimate Package   3,866
Remote start   257
Options (change) 7,795 4,790
Options (change) 6,995 4,123
Destination 870 795
Total Price $51,840 $38,280
Total Invoice $48,234 $34,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,350
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$51,840$38,280
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$38,280
Total Invoice$48,234$34,939
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,289$34,939

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$4,505$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082009
ModelDTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.4 in
Length207.6 in190.5 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,533 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested217546%
Total Not Requested258054%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested282589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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