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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: $41,015

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,482

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,225 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500
Base Invoice $31,523 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027
Package 103A 5,595      
Remote start 345      
Navigation System   3,145 2,145  
Performance Luxury Package   3,900 3,305  
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350
Polished alloy wheels   750 750  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150  
Package 103A 4,812      
Remote start 297      
Navigation System   2,768 1,888  
Performance Luxury Package   3,432 2,908  
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308
Polished alloy wheels   660 660  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012  
Options (change) 5,940 9,295 7,700 350
Options (change) 5,109 8,180 6,776 308
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $41,015 $50,115 $49,020 $47,725
Total Invoice $37,482 $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: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,934
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,015$50,115$49,020$47,725
Adjustments for Features-225-95000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,790$49,165$49,020$47,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$1,295$0
Total Invoice$37,482$46,803$45,956$45,210
Adjustments for Features-206-88700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,276$45,916$45,956$45,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$746$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,315$3,365$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$950$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-206-88700

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102011
ModelMKZCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in113.4 in
Length190.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height56.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 103A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested306580%
Total Not Requested75020%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%
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 lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested165063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested165069%
Total Not Requested75031%

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