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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: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,425 $34,755
Base Invoice $51,432 $32,677
Package 102A   5,695
Remote start   345
Package 102A   5,069
Remote start   307
Options (change) 0 6,040
Options (change) 0 5,376
Destination 920 875
Total Price $55,345 $41,670
Total Invoice $52,352 $38,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,483
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPremiumBase
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$55,345$41,670
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,350$41,670
Total Invoice$52,352$38,928
Adjustments for Features-9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,411$38,928

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPremiumBase
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$4,580$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9410

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

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 wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested270070%
Total Not Requested116530%

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