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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: $12,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $12,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridLuxuryPremium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $51,695 $59,195
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $49,110 $56,235
Package 102A 5,695 5,695    
Remote start 345 345    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Polished alloy wheels     600 600
Package 102A 5,069 5,069    
Remote start 307 307    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Polished alloy wheels     534 534
Options (change) 6,040 6,040 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 5,376 5,376 1,064 1,064
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $41,670 $41,670 $53,885 $61,385
Total Invoice $38,928 $38,928 $51,169 $58,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,291
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridLuxuryPremium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H268hp I4335hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,670$41,670$53,885$61,385
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,525-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$41,245$50,360$54,960
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$4,600
Total Invoice$38,928$38,928$51,169$58,294
Adjustments for Features0-397-3,347-6,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,928$38,531$47,822$52,193
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0$4,371

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridLuxuryPremium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras   $500
Brake assist  $50$50
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Rear camera mirror   $200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,555$7,655$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,525$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-3,347-6,101

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122017
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.3,656 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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