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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: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
Remote start 345 345      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Navigation System     3,145 2,145  
Performance Luxury Package     3,450 2,855  
Temporary spare tire     250 250 250
Polished alloy wheels     750 750  
Panoramic sunroof     900 900  
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
Remote start 307 307      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
Navigation System     2,768 1,888  
Performance Luxury Package     3,036 2,512  
Temporary spare tire     220 220 220
Polished alloy wheels     660 660  
Panoramic sunroof     792 792  
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 8,495 6,900 250
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 7,476 6,072 220
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $41,670 $41,670 $49,085 $47,990 $46,640
Total Invoice $38,928 $38,928 $45,879 $45,032 $44,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,222
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,670$41,670$49,085$47,990$46,640
Adjustments for Features-605-1,030-95000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,065$40,640$48,135$47,990$46,640
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$1,495$1,350$0
Total Invoice$38,928$38,928$45,879$45,032$44,188
Adjustments for Features-565-962-88800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,363$37,966$44,991$45,032$44,188
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$803$844$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,870$4,295$4,215$3,265$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$1,030$950$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-565-962-88800

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122010
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 102A
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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested286574%
Total Not Requested100026%

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 wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested286574%
Total Not Requested100026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145063%
Total Not Requested85037%

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
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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