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Cadillac XTS vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,635

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,752

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelXTSXTSMKZ
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,585 $58,160 $34,755
Base Invoice $50,102 $54,380 $32,677
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 130 130 75
AWD 2,225 2,225 1,890
Panoramic sunroof 1,450    
Package 102A     5,695
Remote start     345
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
All-weather floor mats 114 114 67
AWD 2,102 2,103 1,757
Panoramic sunroof 1,276    
Package 102A     5,069
Remote start     307
Options (change) 4,155 2,705 8,005
Options (change) 3,800 2,525 7,200
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $58,660 $61,785 $43,635
Total Invoice $54,822 $57,825 $40,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,206
Model Year201320132012
ModelXTSXTSMKZ
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6304hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20225/50-17
Total Price$58,660$61,785$43,635
Adjustments for Features-5,205-7,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,455$54,530$43,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$0
Total Invoice$54,822$57,825$40,752
Adjustments for Features-4,864-6,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,958$51,035$40,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,077$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year201320132012
ModelXTSXTSMKZ
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,965$13,015$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$7,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,864-6,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20132012
ModelXTSMKZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in107.4 in
Length202.0 in190.6 in
Width72.9 in72.2 in
Height59.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft316.5 ft3

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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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

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