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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,939

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $13,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $43,175
Base Invoice $30,021 $40,369
Ultimate Package 4,495  
Remote start 295  
Luxury III Package   5,000
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850
FWD   0
Ultimate Package 3,866  
Remote start 257  
Luxury III Package   4,675
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706
FWD   0
Options (change) 4,790 7,795
Options (change) 4,123 6,995
Destination 795 870
Total Price $38,280 $51,840
Total Invoice $34,939 $48,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,350
Model Year20092008
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,280$51,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$49,750
Total Invoice$34,939$48,234
Adjustments for Features0-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,939$46,289

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092008
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$2,415$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,945

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092008
ModelMKZDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in115.6 in
Length190.5 in207.6 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,533 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested282589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested217546%
Total Not Requested258054%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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