Cadillac CTS-V vs. Lincoln Continental

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS-V and Lincoln Continental 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-V and the Lincoln Continental.

When comparing the Cadillac CTS-V's and the Lincoln Continental's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS-V's and the Lincoln Continental's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Continental is a better car than the Cadillac CTS-V.

Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS-V ranges from $59,681 to $81,760 while a used 2019 Lincoln Continental is priced between $17,565 to $38,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value and the Lincoln Continental loses 54.3 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Continental retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS-V.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CTS-V is 7.2 out of 10 while the Lincoln Continental's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS-V being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Lincoln Continental being ranked 3 out of 24.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS-V is 6.6 out of 10. For the Lincoln Continental the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Continental an advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS-V.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS-V’s base engine makes 640 horsepower, and the Lincoln Continental base engine makes 305 horsepower. The CTS-V is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. This gives the Lincoln Continental the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS-V. The CTS-V uses premium unleaded, and the Continental uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln Continental has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Lincoln Continental has higher safety ratings than the Cadillac CTS-V, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.