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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: $46,050

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,398

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,190 $35,190 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $33,431 $33,431 $56,520 $67,540
Reserve Package 4,420 4,420    
Technology Package 2,495 2,495 2,850  
Cargo net 25 25    
Sunroof, large 2,995 2,995    
245/40VR19   750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Polished alloy wheels     600  
Reserve Package 4,022 4,022    
Technology Package 2,271 2,271 2,537  
Cargo net 23 23    
Sunroof, large 2,726 2,726    
245/40VR19   683    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Polished alloy wheels     534  
Options (change) 9,935 10,685 4,045 595
Options (change) 9,042 9,725 3,601 530
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $46,050 $46,800 $64,535 $72,685
Total Invoice $43,398 $44,081 $61,116 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,222
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,050$46,800$64,535$72,685
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,735-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,950$46,800$61,800$69,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$7,525
Total Invoice$43,398$44,081$61,116$69,065
Adjustments for Features-940-2,590-3,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,304$44,081$58,526$65,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$777$0$7,346

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelMKZMKZCTSCTS
TrimBaseHybridPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,005$6,905$9,640$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,735$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-940-2,590-3,193

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162018
ModelMKZCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in114.6 in
Length194.1 in195.5 in
Width73.4 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested297589%
Total Not Requested37511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Reserve Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote air conditioning25No
Remote app25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested297589%
Total Not Requested37511%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested200093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

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