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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: $38,280

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,939

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMKZCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $30,021 $39,964 $45,634
Ultimate Package 4,495    
Remote start 295    
Performance Luxury Package   3,215  
Navigation System   2,145  
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Polished alloy wheels   750  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Ultimate Package 3,866    
Remote start 257    
Performance Luxury Package   2,829  
Navigation System   1,888  
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Polished alloy wheels   660  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Options (change) 4,790 7,610 350
Options (change) 4,123 6,697 308
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $38,280 $50,795 $49,535
Total Invoice $34,939 $47,556 $46,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,560
Model Year200920122012
ModelMKZCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,280$50,795$49,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$49,380$48,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$34,939$47,556$46,837
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,939$46,231$45,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200920122012
ModelMKZCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,055$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,325-1,338

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092012
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.3,852 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
Lincoln MKZ

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested232573%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%
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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