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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: $45,165

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,639

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $34,190
Base Invoice $56,581 $32,521
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Preferred Package   5,375
Sunroof   1,200
Technology Package   2,250
3.7L V6   1,230
Cargo net   25
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Preferred Package   4,892
Sunroof   1,092
Technology Package   2,048
3.7L V6   1,168
Cargo net   23
Options (change) 1,695 10,080
Options (change) 1,492 9,223
Destination 920 895
Total Price $62,490 $45,165
Total Invoice $58,993 $42,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,577
Model Year20112014
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8700, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,490$45,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$43,870
Total Invoice$58,993$42,639
Adjustments for Features0-1,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,993$41,416

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,223

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112014
ModelDTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.2 in
Length207.6 in194.1 in
Width74.8 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested230061%
Total Not Requested150039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

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