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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: $11,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,417

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500
Base Invoice $28,562 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027
Navigation system 1,895      
Xenon HID headlights 495      
Remote start 295      
Sunroof 1,200      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895      
Performance Luxury Package   3,900 3,305  
Navigation System   3,145 2,145  
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350
Polished alloy wheels   750 750  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150  
Navigation system 1,630      
Xenon HID headlights 426      
Remote start 257      
Sunroof 1,032      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770      
Performance Luxury Package   3,432 2,908  
Navigation System   2,768 1,888  
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308
Polished alloy wheels   660 660  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012  
Options (change) 4,780 9,295 7,700 350
Options (change) 4,115 8,180 6,776 308
Destination 740 875 875 875
Total Price $36,500 $50,115 $49,020 $47,725
Total Invoice $33,417 $46,803 $45,956 $45,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,808
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionA6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,500$50,115$49,020$47,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,040-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$48,125$47,980$46,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$1,295$0
Total Invoice$33,417$46,803$45,956$45,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,858-975-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,417$44,945$44,981$44,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$756$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,540$5,530$4,580$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,040$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858-975-985

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011
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.3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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