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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,500

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,417

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $36,265
Base Invoice $28,562 $33,908
Navigation system 1,895  
Xenon HID headlights 495  
Remote start 295  
Sunroof 1,200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895  
Temporary spare tire   250
Polished alloy wheels   750
Premium Collection   10,050
3.6L V6   1,000
Navigation system 1,630  
Xenon HID headlights 426  
Remote start 257  
Sunroof 1,032  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770  
Temporary spare tire   208
Polished alloy wheels   623
Premium Collection   8,342
3.6L V6   1,072
Options (change) 4,780 12,050
Options (change) 4,115 10,245
Destination 740 775
Total Price $36,500 $49,090
Total Invoice $33,417 $44,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,559
Model Year20082009
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,500$49,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$48,050
Total Invoice$33,417$44,928
Adjustments for Features0-952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,417$43,976

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082009
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-952

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082009
ModelMKZCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in113.4 in
Length190.5 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested475054%
Total Not Requested403046%

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