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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: $44,400

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,660

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $4,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $38,490
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $35,461
Performance Luxury Package 3,900 3,305      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150 1,695
Wood trim       600  
Navigation Package         2,995
Remote start         395
Performance Luxury Package 3,432 2,908      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012 1,458
Wood trim       528  
Navigation Package         2,576
Remote start         340
Options (change) 8,545 6,950 350 1,750 5,085
Options (change) 7,520 6,116 308 1,540 4,374
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,365 $48,270 $47,725 $66,285 $44,400
Total Invoice $46,143 $45,296 $45,210 $62,021 $40,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,365
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$49,365$48,270$47,725$66,285$44,400
Adjustments for Features-95000-375-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,415$48,270$47,725$65,910$43,510
Cost Above Minimum$690$545$0$18,185$0
Total Invoice$46,143$45,296$45,210$62,021$40,660
Adjustments for Features-88800-351-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,255$45,296$45,210$61,670$39,845
Cost Above Minimum$45$86$0$16,460$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMKS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$2,600$2,600$2,975$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$375$890
Value of Feature Adjustments-88800-351-815

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,848 lb.4,128 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%
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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested126577%
Total Not Requested37523%

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