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Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,970

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,764

Lincoln MKX   
Difference: $4,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMKXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,415 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $37,076 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Wood trim 495     600
Premium Package 2,500      
Navigation system 1,790      
Panoramic sunroof 1,895 1,150   1,150
Navigation System   2,145    
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Wood trim 431     528
Premium Package 2,175      
Navigation system 1,558      
Panoramic sunroof 1,649 1,012   1,012
Navigation System   1,888    
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Options (change) 6,680 7,400 350 2,550
Options (change) 5,813 6,512 308 2,244
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,970 $52,485 $50,995 $67,960
Total Invoice $43,764 $49,166 $48,216 $63,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,487
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMKXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine305hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,970$52,485$50,995$67,960
Adjustments for Features-1,455-340-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$52,145$50,655$67,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0$17,305
Total Invoice$43,764$49,166$48,216$63,545
Adjustments for Features-1,356-318-3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,408$48,848$47,895$63,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$953$0$15,650

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelMKXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$3,030$3,030$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$340$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,356-318-3210

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112012
ModelMKXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in113.4 in
Length186.7 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.6 in
Height67.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190086%
Total Not Requested31514%

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