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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: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $41,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $39,035
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
AWD 1,900 1,890
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
3.6L V6 1,000  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Ultimate Package   3,500
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
AWD 1,577 1,758
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
3.6L V6 1,072  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Ultimate Package   3,115
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
Options (change) 14,800 10,815
Options (change) 12,526 9,917
Destination 745 875
Total Price $49,220 $53,190
Total Invoice $44,757 $49,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,997
Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$49,220$53,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,220$52,045
Total Invoice$44,757$49,827
Adjustments for Features0-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,757$48,754

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in204.1 in
Width72.5 in75.9 in
Height58.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested591584%
Total Not Requested115016%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested261572%
Total Not Requested100028%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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