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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: $48,620

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,380

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $788

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Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $39,010
Base Invoice $31,486 $37,059
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
AWD 1,900 1,995
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
3.6L V6 1,000  
Polished alloy wheels 750  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.5L V6   4,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
AWD 1,577 1,896
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
3.6L V6 1,072  
Polished alloy wheels 623  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.5L V6   4,745
Panoramic sunroof   1,543
Options (change) 15,550 8,685
Options (change) 13,149 8,184
Destination 745 925
Total Price $49,970 $48,620
Total Invoice $45,380 $46,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-20
Total Price$49,970$48,620
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,970$47,740
Total Invoice$45,380$46,168
Adjustments for Features0-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,380$45,332

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMKS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.9 in
Length191.6 in205.6 in
Width72.5 in75.9 in
Height58.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,504 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 in38.5 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 ft319.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested495070%
Total Not Requested211530%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested277567%
Total Not Requested135033%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
365 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Active noise reduction0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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