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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: $43,525

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,097

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $5,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $45,605 $45,605 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $42,869 $42,869 $39,964 $45,634
Reserve Package 4,420 4,420        
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995 2,995 2,995    
Cargo net 25 25 25 25    
245/40VR19   750        
Navigation System         2,145  
Performance Luxury Package         3,215  
Temporary spare tire         350 350
Polished alloy wheels         750  
Panoramic sunroof         1,150  
Reserve Package 4,022 4,022        
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726 2,726 2,726    
Cargo net 23 23 23 23    
245/40VR19   683        
Navigation System         1,888  
Performance Luxury Package         2,829  
Temporary spare tire         308 308
Polished alloy wheels         660  
Panoramic sunroof         1,012  
Options (change) 7,440 8,190 3,020 3,020 7,610 350
Options (change) 6,771 7,454 2,749 2,749 6,697 308
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,525 $44,275 $49,520 $49,520 $50,795 $49,535
Total Invoice $41,097 $41,780 $46,513 $46,513 $47,556 $46,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,450
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H240hp I4141hp I4 H318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 11?, 11300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,525$44,275$49,520$49,520$50,795$49,535
Adjustments for Features-2,870-2,770-4,370-4,27000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$41,505$45,150$45,250$50,795$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$4,495$4,595$1,260$0
Total Invoice$41,097$41,780$46,513$46,513$47,556$46,837
Adjustments for Features-2,710-2,614-4,105-4,01100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,387$39,166$42,408$42,502$47,556$46,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$779$4,021$4,115$719$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelMKZMKZMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridBlack LabelHybrid Black LabelPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100
CVT $1000 $1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200$200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100 $100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Wood trim$300$300  $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$8,010$7,910$9,510$9,410$5,140$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$2,770$4,370$4,270$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,710-2,614-4,105-4,01100

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152012
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.3,852 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
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested195083%
Total Not Requested40017%

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