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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,745

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $16,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,995

Lincoln MKZ   
Difference: $15,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelMKZMKZXTSXTSXTS
TrimBaseHybridPremiumPlatinumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,755 $34,755 $54,670 $62,015 $69,785
Base Invoice $32,677 $32,677 $51,116 $57,984 $65,249
Package 102A 5,695 5,695      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 140 140 140
Remote start 345 345      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
CD player, remote     300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,450    
Package 102A 5,069 5,069      
All-weather floor mats 67 67 123 123 123
Remote start 307 307      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   0      
CD player, remote     264 264 264
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308
Panoramic sunroof     1,276    
Options (change) 6,115 6,115 2,735 1,285 1,285
Options (change) 5,443 5,443 2,407 1,131 1,131
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $41,745 $41,745 $58,400 $64,295 $72,065
Total Invoice $38,995 $38,995 $54,518 $60,110 $67,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,151
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelMKZMKZXTSXTSXTS
TrimBaseHybridPremiumPlatinumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6156hp I4 H304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$41,745$41,745$58,400$64,295$72,065
Adjustments for Features0-425-6,180-9,480-10,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,745$41,320$52,220$54,815$61,410
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0$2,595$9,190
Total Invoice$38,995$38,995$54,518$60,110$67,375
Adjustments for Features0-397-5,769-8,863-9,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,995$38,598$48,749$51,247$57,413
Cost Above Minimum$397$0$0$2,498$8,664

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelMKZMKZXTSXTSXTS
TrimBaseHybridPremiumPlatinumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100
CVT $1000   
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,210$4,635$10,390$13,690$14,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$6,180$9,480$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397-5,769-8,863-9,962

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015
ModelMKZXTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in111.7 in
Length190.6 in202.0 in
Width72.2 in72.9 in
Height56.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.4,007 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft318.0 ft3

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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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested337587%
Total Not Requested49013%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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