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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: $41,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $8,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $34,645 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $32,565 $32,565 $39,964 $45,634
Package 102A 5,695 5,695    
Remote start 345 345    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0    
Navigation System     2,145  
Performance Luxury Package     3,215  
Temporary spare tire     350 350
Polished alloy wheels     750  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069    
Remote start 307 307    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0    
Navigation System     1,888  
Performance Luxury Package     2,829  
Temporary spare tire     308 308
Polished alloy wheels     660  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012  
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 7,610 350
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 6,697 308
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $41,560 $41,560 $50,795 $49,535
Total Invoice $38,816 $38,816 $47,556 $46,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,550
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,560$41,560$50,795$49,535
Adjustments for Features0-275-770-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,560$41,285$50,025$48,765
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$1,260$0
Total Invoice$38,816$38,816$47,556$46,837
Adjustments for Features0-257-721-728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,816$38,559$46,835$46,109
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$726$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,470$3,745$4,240$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$770$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-721-728

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112012
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.3,852 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 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested316582%
Total Not Requested70018%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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
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 wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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