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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: $45,165

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $17,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,639

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,190 $59,875
Base Invoice $32,521 $56,581
Technology Package 2,250  
Preferred Package 5,375  
Sunroof 1,200  
3.7L V6 1,230  
Cargo net 25  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Technology Package 2,048  
Preferred Package 4,892  
Sunroof 1,092  
3.7L V6 1,168  
Cargo net 23  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 10,080 1,695
Options (change) 9,223 1,492
Destination 895 920
Total Price $45,165 $62,490
Total Invoice $42,639 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,577
Model Year20142011
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)700, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$45,165$62,490
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,870$62,490
Total Invoice$42,639$58,993
Adjustments for Features-1,2230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,416$58,993

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20142011
ModelMKZDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,095$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2230

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20142011
ModelMKZDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in115.6 in
Length194.1 in207.6 in
Width73.4 in74.8 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
HD radio50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested230061%
Total Not Requested150039%

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