Cadillac CTS vs. Lincoln LS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Lincoln LS contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac CTS and the Lincoln LS.
In comparing the Cadillac CTS's and the Lincoln LS's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Lincoln LS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Lincoln LS's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln LS is a better car than the Cadillac CTS.
Pricing: A used 2006 Cadillac CTS ranges from $2,815 to $9,994 while a used 2006 Lincoln LS is priced between $2,284 to $9,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 210 horsepower, and the Lincoln LS base engine makes 280 horsepower. The CTS is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 425 miles. The LS is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. This gives the Cadillac CTS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln LS. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln LS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Cadillac CTS has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$47,295
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$29,990 - $81,895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,297
Price Range:
$2,815 - $9,994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$9,038
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$6,280 - $21,589
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
108
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,009
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,802
Price Range:
$2,284 - $9,996
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129,242
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Cadillac CTS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln LS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln LS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.9 - 25.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Cadillac CTS Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Lincoln LS Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac CTS Trim Levels
Base, Sport
Lincoln LS Trim Levels
Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
194 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
286 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
255 / 425 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 396 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3509 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
190.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3772 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
194.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sand Storm
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Blue Chip
Brown
Radiant Bronze
Gray
Stealth Gray
Purple
Blackberry
Red
Infrared
Silver
Light Platinum / Silver Smoke
White
White Diamond
Exterior Colors
Beige
Charcoal Beige Clearcoat Metallic / Light French Silk Clearcoat Metallic/Mineral Grey Metallic Cladd / Light Tundra Clearcoat Metallic
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Cashmere Clearcoat Tri-Coat / Pewter Clearcoat Metallic
Purple
Not available
Red
Dark Cherry Clearcoat Metallic / Vivid Red Clearcoat Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Clearcoat Metallic
White
Ceramic White Pearlescent Clearcoat Tri-Coat
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere leather
Black
Ebony leather / Ebony leatherette
Gray
Light Gray leatherette / Light Gray/Ebony leather
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black leather / Black Leather premium leather
Gray
Shale/Dove leather / Shale/Dove Leather premium leath
Brown
Dark Stone/Medium Light Stone/Ca
