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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: $43,560

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,685

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $33,675
Base Invoice $32,677 $31,486
Package 102A 5,695  
Remote start 345  
AWD 1,890 1,900
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
Temporary spare tire   250
3.6L V6   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Polished alloy wheels   750
Package 102A 5,069  
Remote start 307  
AWD 1,757 1,577
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
Temporary spare tire   208
3.6L V6   1,072
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
Polished alloy wheels   623
Options (change) 7,930 15,550
Options (change) 7,133 13,149
Destination 875 745
Total Price $43,560 $49,970
Total Invoice $40,685 $45,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,018
Model Year20122008
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$43,560$49,970
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$49,225
Total Invoice$40,685$45,380
Adjustments for Features0-677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,685$44,703

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-677

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,804 lb.4,001 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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested296577%
Total Not Requested90023%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested466566%
Total Not Requested240034%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%

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