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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: $41,630

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $24,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,527

Lincoln MKS   
Difference: $22,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,010 $63,215
Base Invoice $37,059 $59,106
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,012
Options (change) 1,695 1,150
Options (change) 1,543 1,012
Destination 925 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,630 $66,560
Total Invoice $39,527 $62,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,310
Model Year20162012
ModelMKSCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$41,630$66,560
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,025$66,560
Total Invoice$39,527$62,313
Adjustments for Features-1,5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,003$62,313

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSCTS
TrimBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,995$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5240

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelMKSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.4 in
Length205.6 in191.6 in
Width75.9 in72.5 in
Height61.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,205 lb.3,852 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 Headroom38.5 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 Volume19.2 ft313.6 ft3

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