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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: $38,475

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $14,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,107

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $30,021 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Ultimate Package 4,495        
Remote start 295        
Aluminum trim 195 0      
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300
Polished alloy wheels   900 750    
Ultimate Package 3,866        
Remote start 257        
Aluminum trim 168 0      
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264
Polished alloy wheels   792 660    
Options (change) 4,985 1,200 1,050 300 300
Options (change) 4,291 1,056 924 264 264
Destination 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $38,475 $53,465 $57,715 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $35,107 $50,245 $53,970 $57,424 $66,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,614
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,475$53,465$57,715$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,750-6,350-8,325-9,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,475$49,715$51,365$53,040$61,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$3,325$11,620
Total Invoice$35,107$50,245$53,970$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-3,524-5,938-7,790-8,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,107$46,721$48,032$49,634$57,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,311$2,913$10,669

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$8,115$10,715$12,690$13,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750$6,350$8,325$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,524-5,938-7,790-8,702

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092015
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.3,621 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
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 Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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