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Lincoln Continental vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln Continental vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,837

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $2,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalCTSCTS
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,955 $54,625 $65,255 $42,290 $48,290
Base Invoice $44,398 $50,460 $60,180 $39,964 $45,634
CD player, remote 335 335      
Climate Package 850 850      
Select Plus Package 1,255        
245/40VR20 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,750 1,750   1,150  
Performance Luxury Package       3,215  
Navigation System       2,145  
Temporary spare tire       350 350
Polished alloy wheels       750  
CD player, remote 305 305      
Climate Package 774 774      
Select Plus Package 1,143        
245/40VR20 683        
Panoramic sunroof 1,593 1,593   1,012  
Performance Luxury Package       2,829  
Navigation System       1,888  
Temporary spare tire       308 308
Polished alloy wheels       660  
Options (change) 4,940 2,935 0 7,610 350
Options (change) 4,498 2,672 0 6,697 308
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $53,820 $58,485 $66,180 $50,795 $49,535
Total Invoice $49,821 $54,057 $61,105 $47,556 $46,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lincoln Continental Select
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $353
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalCTSCTS
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6335hp V6335hp V6318hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 13300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/45-19245/40-20235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$53,820$58,485$66,180$50,795$49,535
Adjustments for Features-3,605-5,955-7,20500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,215$52,530$58,975$50,795$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,315$8,760$1,260$0
Total Invoice$49,821$54,057$61,105$47,556$46,837
Adjustments for Features-3,337-5,504-6,65200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,484$48,553$54,453$47,556$46,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,069$7,969$719$0

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Features Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelContinentalContinentalContinentalCTSCTS
TrimSelectReserveBlack LabelPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app $25$25  
Remote climate control $25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription  $200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upgraded floor mats  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,920$10,270$11,520$4,315$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$5,955$7,205$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,337-5,504-6,65200

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln Continental vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182012
ModelContinentalCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in113.4 in
Length201.4 in191.6 in
Width75.3 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Select

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%
Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested67568%
Total Not Requested32532%

Option Package Details
Lincoln Continental Reserve

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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