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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: $54,980

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,723

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMKXCTSCTS
TrimBlack LabelPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,230 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $49,705 $47,013 $59,106
22-way power front seats with active motion 1,500    
Polished alloy wheels 1,300   800
Roof rails 195    
Touring Package   2,810  
All-Season Tire Package   850  
Temporary spare tire   350  
Roof rack   325 325
Recaro performance seats     3,400
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
22-way power front seats with active motion 1,335    
Polished alloy wheels 1,157   704
Roof rails 174    
Touring Package   2,473  
All-Season Tire Package   748  
Temporary spare tire   308  
Roof rack   286 286
Recaro performance seats     2,992
Panoramic sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 2,995 4,335 5,675
Options (change) 2,666 3,815 4,994
Destination 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,150 $54,980 $71,085
Total Invoice $53,296 $51,723 $66,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKX Black Label
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,542
Model Year201820122012
ModelMKXCTSCTS
TrimBlack LabelPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine303hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 19300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-21245/45-19255/40-19
Total Price$58,150$54,980$71,085
Adjustments for Features-5,930-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,220$54,640$71,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,445
Total Invoice$53,296$51,723$66,295
Adjustments for Features-5,435-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,861$51,403$66,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,892

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820122012
ModelMKXCTSCTS
TrimBlack LabelPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Concierge Services - 4 year subscription$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals $75$75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,170$4,580$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,930$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,435-3200

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182012
ModelMKXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in113.4 in
Length190.0 in191.6 in
Width76.1 in72.6 in
Height66.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,169 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKX Black Label

22-way power front seats with active motion
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%

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