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Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,370

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,752

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $15,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $39,010
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $37,059
Technology Package 2,850   1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Elite Package     3,250
Heated second row seats     495
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Technology Package 2,537   1,816
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Elite Package     2,958
Heated second row seats     451
Panoramic sunroof     1,543
Options (change) 3,445 595 7,435
Options (change) 3,067 530 6,768
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $47,370
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $44,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,845
Model Year201820182016
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13700, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$63,935$72,685$47,370
Adjustments for Features-3,150-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,785$68,910$47,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$44,752
Adjustments for Features-2,985-3,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,597$65,478$44,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,881$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201820182016
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,490$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,985-3,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20182016
ModelCTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.9 in
Length195.5 in205.6 in
Width72.2 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 700W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested97539%

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