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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: $41,895

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $28,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,615

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $26,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelMKZMKZCTS
TrimBaseHybridCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $35,190 $62,360
Base Invoice $32,521 $33,431 $58,306
Reserve Package 3,195    
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 595 595  
Cargo net 25 25  
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995  
Preferred Package   5,375  
Recaro performance seats     3,400
Wood trim     600
Polished alloy wheels     800
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Reserve Package 2,908    
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion 542 542  
Cargo net 23 23  
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726  
Preferred Package   4,892  
Recaro performance seats     2,992
Wood trim     528
Polished alloy wheels     704
Panoramic sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 6,810 8,990 5,950
Options (change) 6,199 8,183 5,236
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,895 $45,075 $70,485
Total Invoice $39,615 $42,509 $65,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,816
Model Year201420142011
ModelMKZMKZCTS
TrimBaseHybridCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H556hp V8
TransmissionT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11700, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$41,895$45,075$70,485
Adjustments for Features-2,870-3,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$41,655$70,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,630$0
Total Invoice$39,615$42,509$65,717
Adjustments for Features-2,714-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,901$39,284$65,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,383$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201420142011
ModelMKZMKZCTS
TrimBaseHybridCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,235$7,785$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$3,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,714-3,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,720 lb.3,848 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested167570%
Total Not Requested72530%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 700W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested212551%
Multi-Contour Front Seats w/Active Motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

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