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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: $41,670

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $10,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,928

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $9,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $43,175
Base Invoice $32,677 $40,369
Package 102A 5,695  
Remote start 345  
Luxury III Package   5,000
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850
FWD   0
Blind spot warning system   395
Package 102A 5,069  
Remote start 307  
Luxury III Package   4,675
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706
FWD   0
Blind spot warning system   328
Options (change) 6,040 8,190
Options (change) 5,376 7,323
Destination 875 870
Total Price $41,670 $52,235
Total Invoice $38,928 $48,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,128
Model Year20122008
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,670$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,670$50,615
Total Invoice$38,928$48,562
Adjustments for Features0-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,928$47,056

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$3,460$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,506

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122008
ModelMKZDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in115.6 in
Length190.6 in207.6 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 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 Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested300078%
Total Not Requested86522%

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 wipers100Yes
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 wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
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
Total Requested177537%
Total Not Requested298063%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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