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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: $46,995

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $1,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,038

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $41,500
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $39,035
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900 1,695
Polished alloy wheels   800  
Navigation Package     2,500
Remote start     425
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747 1,509
Polished alloy wheels   664  
Navigation Package     2,225
Remote start     394
Options (change) 11,300 4,445 4,620
Options (change) 9,622 3,689 4,128
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,340 $66,100 $46,995
Total Invoice $44,305 $60,390 $44,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$48,340$66,100$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,340$65,975$44,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,635$0
Total Invoice$44,305$60,390$44,038
Adjustments for Features0-114-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,305$60,276$41,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,971$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start$150 $150
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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
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$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,475$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114-2,057

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,862 lb.4,139 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 Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested673077%
Total Not Requested205023%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested106564%
Total Not Requested60036%

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