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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: $48,710

Lincoln MKZ Reserve   
Difference: $12,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $42,500
Climate Package   595
Driver's Package   3,395
Cargo net   25
Sunroof   1,200
Climate Package   542
Driver's Package   3,090
Cargo net   23
Sunroof   1,092
Options (change) 0 5,215
Options (change) 0 4,747
Destination 920 995
Total Price $60,795 $48,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,814
Model Year20112020
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserve
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$60,795$48,710
Adjustments for Features0-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,795$48,240

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112020
ModelDTSMKZ
TrimPlatinumReserve
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 app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
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 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20112020
ModelDTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in112.2 in
Length207.6 in193.9 in
Width74.8 in73.4 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,740 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 Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Metal pedals75No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80058%
Total Not Requested57542%

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