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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: $50,430

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,095

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $10,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKS
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $41,500
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $39,035
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Polished alloy wheels 750      
Adaptive cruise control       1,295
245/45VR20       800
Remote start       425
Semi-automated parking system       535
Ultimate Package       5,000
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Polished alloy wheels 660      
Adaptive cruise control       1,153
245/45VR20       712
Remote start       394
Semi-automated parking system       476
Ultimate Package       4,450
Options (change) 4,035 745 745 8,055
Options (change) 3,551 656 656 7,185
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $61,315 $62,425 $71,695 $50,430
Total Invoice $57,172 $58,391 $67,059 $47,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,086
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKS
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/45-20
Total Price$61,315$62,425$71,695$50,430
Adjustments for Features-4,280-5,005-5,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,035$57,420$66,065$50,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$9,030$0
Total Invoice$57,172$58,391$67,059$47,095
Adjustments for Features-3,991-4,682-5,2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,181$53,709$61,793$47,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$528$8,612$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKS
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,765$8,490$9,115$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$5,005$5,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,991-4,682-5,2660

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSMKS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.9 in
Length195.5 in204.1 in
Width72.2 in75.9 in
Height57.2 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested302577%
Total Not Requested89023%

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