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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: $41,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,746

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Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $34,645
Base Invoice $40,369 $32,565
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Blind spot warning system 395  
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Blind spot warning system 328  
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 8,190 6,040
Options (change) 7,323 5,376
Destination 870 875
Total Price $52,235 $41,560
Total Invoice $48,562 $38,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,217
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$52,235$41,560
Adjustments for Features-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$41,560
Total Invoice$48,562$38,816
Adjustments for Features-1,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,033$38,816

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$5,080$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.4 in
Length207.6 in190.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 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 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft316.5 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 wipers100Yes
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 wheels500No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested177537%
Total Not Requested298063%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

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