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Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,415

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,849

Lincoln MKT   
Difference: $7,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKT
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $44,300
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $41,674
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Polished alloy wheels 750      
Elite Package       4,000
Adaptive cruise control       1,295
Semi-automated parking system       595
255/45VR20       1,350
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Polished alloy wheels 660      
Elite Package       3,480
Adaptive cruise control       1,127
Semi-automated parking system       518
255/45VR20       1,175
Options (change) 3,590 300 300 7,240
Options (change) 3,159 264 264 6,300
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $60,255 $61,365 $70,635 $52,415
Total Invoice $56,205 $57,424 $66,092 $48,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,582
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKT
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$60,255$61,365$70,635$52,415
Adjustments for Features-830-1,555-2,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,425$59,810$68,105$52,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$8,680$0
Total Invoice$56,205$57,424$66,092$48,849
Adjustments for Features-774-1,455-2,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,431$55,969$63,725$48,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$8,294$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSMKT
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
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
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
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 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
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$7,075$7,800$8,775$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,555$2,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-774-1,455-2,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln MKT

Model Year20152012
ModelCTSMKT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in117.9 in
Length195.5 in207.6 in
Width72.2 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.739.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.775.9 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-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKT

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking guidance system - active
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested247576%
Total Not Requested80024%

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