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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: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,816

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $11,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,645 $34,645 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070
Base Invoice $32,565 $32,565 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Remote start 345 345      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
CD player, remote     300 300 300
Polished alloy wheels     900 750  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Remote start 307 307      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
CD player, remote     264 264 264
Polished alloy wheels     792 660  
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 1,200 1,050 300
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 1,056 924 264
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $41,560 $41,560 $53,465 $57,715 $61,365
Total Invoice $38,816 $38,816 $50,245 $53,970 $57,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,768
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,560$41,560$53,465$57,715$61,365
Adjustments for Features0-275-3,105-5,505-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,560$41,285$50,360$52,210$53,885
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0$1,850$3,525
Total Invoice$38,816$38,816$50,245$53,970$57,424
Adjustments for Features0-257-2,918-5,148-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,816$38,559$47,327$48,822$50,424
Cost Above Minimum$257$0$0$1,495$3,097

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100
CVT $1000   
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,035$4,310$7,140$9,540$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$3,105$5,505$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-2,918-5,148-7,000

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
ModelMKZCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in114.6 in
Length190.6 in195.5 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft313.7 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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

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 wheels0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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%

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