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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: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,038

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $2,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $41,500
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $39,035
Temporary spare tire 350    
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,695
Polished alloy wheels   800  
Navigation Package     2,500
Remote start     425
Temporary spare tire 308    
Wood trim   528  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,509
Polished alloy wheels   704  
Navigation Package     2,225
Remote start     394
Options (change) 350 2,550 4,620
Options (change) 308 2,244 4,128
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $69,260 $46,995
Total Invoice $46,837 $64,845 $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: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,872
Model Year201320132011
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$49,535$69,260$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$68,635$45,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,100$0
Total Invoice$46,837$64,845$44,038
Adjustments for Features0-585-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,837$64,260$42,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,423$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year201320132011
ModelCTSCTSMKS
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $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 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,625$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-1,073

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,852 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
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested126576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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