Cadillac DTS vs. Lincoln MKZ
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Highlights
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$46,680
Starting MSRP
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$36,750
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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275 hp
Horsepower
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245 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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295 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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275 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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4.6L/279
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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275 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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245 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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12.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/55SR17
Front Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P235/55SR17
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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208 in
Length, Overall
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194 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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75 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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116 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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60 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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19 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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42 in
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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113 ft³
Passenger Volume
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97 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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Weight & Capacity
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,009 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,739 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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Standard
Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Entertainment
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-
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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590
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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11.5 x 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.7 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac DTS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2020 MKZ versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 DTS.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2020 Lincoln MKZ?
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is cheaper than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with a $36,750 starting MSRP versus a $46,680 starting MSRP.
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