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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: $41,630

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $25,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,527

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $23,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCTSMKS
TrimCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $39,010
Base Invoice $59,106 $37,059
Wood trim 600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,695
Wood trim 528  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,543
Options (change) 1,750 1,695
Options (change) 1,540 1,543
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $67,160 $41,630
Total Invoice $62,841 $39,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,553
Model Year20122016
ModelCTSMKS
TrimCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10210, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-19
Total Price$67,160$41,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,160$40,325
Total Invoice$62,841$39,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,841$38,288

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSMKS
TrimCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
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
Boost gauge$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,239

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,852 lb.4,205 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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