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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: $17,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,417

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $18,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,980 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $28,562 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Navigation system 1,895          
Remote start 295          
Xenon HID headlights 495          
Sunroof 1,200          
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 895          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels   600 600     900
Panoramic sunroof       1,450   1,450
Luxury Package           2,500
Navigation system 1,630          
Remote start 257          
Xenon HID headlights 426          
Sunroof 1,032          
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 770          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530 530  
Polished alloy wheels   534 534     801
Panoramic sunroof       1,291   1,291
Luxury Package           2,225
Options (change) 4,780 1,195 1,195 2,045 595 4,850
Options (change) 4,115 1,064 1,064 1,821 530 4,317
Destination 740 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $36,500 $54,185 $61,685 $64,035 $72,685 $93,140
Total Invoice $33,417 $51,454 $58,579 $60,761 $69,065 $88,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,412
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionA6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,500$54,185$61,685$64,035$72,685$93,140
Adjustments for Features0-4,870-7,770-6,295-10,370-9,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$49,315$53,915$57,740$62,315$83,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$8,425$13,000$34,355
Total Invoice$33,417$51,454$58,579$60,761$69,065$88,292
Adjustments for Features0-4,625-7,379-5,973-9,854-8,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,417$46,829$51,200$54,788$59,211$79,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,371$7,959$12,382$32,486

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Semi-automated parking system  $500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Backup collision intervention    $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150$150
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200   $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Rear camera mirror  $200 $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$9,610$12,510$11,035$15,110$14,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870$7,770$6,295$10,370$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,625-7,379-5,973-9,854-8,977

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082018
ModelMKZCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in114.6 in
Length190.5 in195.5 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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