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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelMKZMKZATS
TrimBaseHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $46,110
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $43,113
Package 102A 5,695 5,695  
Remote start 345 345  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
Cold Weather Package     600
CD player, remote     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495
Sunroof     1,050
Polished alloy wheels     850
Package 102A 5,069 5,069  
Remote start 307 307  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0  
Cold Weather Package     528
CD player, remote     220
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436
Sunroof     924
Polished alloy wheels     748
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 3,245
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 2,856
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $41,670 $41,670 $50,350
Total Invoice $38,928 $38,928 $46,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,184
Model Year201220122016
ModelMKZMKZATS
TrimBaseHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H272hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,670$41,670$50,350
Adjustments for Features0-425-4,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$41,245$45,795
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0
Total Invoice$38,928$38,928$46,964
Adjustments for Features0-397-4,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,928$38,531$42,715
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220122016
ModelMKZMKZATS
TrimBaseHybridPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,985$3,410$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-4,249

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122016
ModelMKZATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in182.8 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height56.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft310.2 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%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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