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Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,725

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,210

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelMKSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $39,035 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Ultimate Package 5,000        
245/45VR20 800        
Remote start 425        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Performance Luxury Package   3,900 3,305    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Polished alloy wheels   750 750   800
Wood trim         600
Ultimate Package 4,450        
245/45VR20 712        
Remote start 394        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Performance Luxury Package   3,432 2,908    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Polished alloy wheels   660 660   704
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 6,225 9,295 7,700 350 2,550
Options (change) 5,556 8,180 6,776 308 2,244
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,600 $50,115 $49,020 $47,725 $67,085
Total Invoice $45,466 $46,803 $45,956 $45,210 $62,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,055
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelMKSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$48,600$50,115$49,020$47,725$67,085
Adjustments for Features-2,470-95000-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,130$49,165$49,020$47,725$66,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$1,295$0$18,985
Total Invoice$45,466$46,803$45,956$45,210$62,725
Adjustments for Features-2,311-88700-351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,155$45,916$45,956$45,210$62,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$746$0$17,164

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelMKSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Safety key$5    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$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$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
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    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300$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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,395$2,875$1,925$1,925$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$950$0$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,311-88700-351

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122011
ModelMKSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.4 in
Length204.1 in191.6 in
Width75.9 in72.5 in
Height61.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,139 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested281572%
Total Not Requested110028%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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