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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: $46,110

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,603

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $1,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,925 $33,675
Base Invoice $34,129 $31,486
Reserve Package 3,150  
AWD 1,890 1,900
3.7L V6 1,230  
Sunroof, large 2,995  
Cargo net 25  
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
Reserve Package 2,867  
AWD 1,795 1,577
3.7L V6 1,168  
Sunroof, large 2,726  
Cargo net 23  
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
Options (change) 9,290 14,800
Options (change) 8,579 12,526
Destination 895 745
Total Price $46,110 $49,220
Total Invoice $43,603 $44,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,395
Model Year20132008
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$46,110$49,220
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,740$49,220
Total Invoice$43,603$44,757
Adjustments for Features-2,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,362$44,757

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,710$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132008
ModelMKZCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.4 in
Length194.1 in191.6 in
Width73.4 in72.5 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
HD radio50No
Total Requested147561%
Total Not Requested92539%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested465066%
Total Not Requested241534%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
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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