The luxury midsize car category is full of outstanding options, including the Lincoln MKZ and the Cadillac CTS. These cars each offer beautiful design, plenty of luxury features, and lots of power, but how do you know which is the right choice for you? This comparison of the Lincoln MKZ vs. Cadillac CTS from the team at Norm Reeves Lincoln will help you answer that question. We'll lay out all the important specs and features of these two vehicles, so you can easily compare them to one another and determine which is the best choice for your needs.
Overview: MKZ vs CTS
Both vehicles offer three different engines to choose from, each of which can achieve delightful power and fuel efficiency. The MKZ offers a hybrid engine, which reaches impressive EPA-estimated 41 city/38 highway MPG, which is sure to save you some serious cash at the pump. Both the Lincoln MKZ and the Cadillac CTS have the option to be upgraded to all-wheel drive for better handling and control. Both cars have been praised for their smooth, quiet ride.
Spacious Seating
Inside both these midsize cars, you'll find seating for five on standard leatherette upholstery. Each also offers standard power-adjustable front seats, so it's quick and easy to find a comfortable seating position. The Lincoln MKZ also adds standard heated front seats for extra comfort on chilly mornings. Available options on both cars include luxurious leather seating, a heated steering wheel, and more.
The MKZ is renowned for its high-quality, sound deadening, which effectively eliminates road, wind, and tire noise, for a completely serene cabin on all your jaunts around Cerritos, Long Beach, and Anaheim. Rear legroom in the Cadillac CTS falls short, with just 35.4 inches of space, compared to the Lincoln MKZ's 37 inches of rear legroom, which allows passengers to stretch out luxuriously.
Interior Features: Lincoln vs Cadillac
If you want to load up your trunk with golf clubs, groceries, or boxes of files from the office, you'll want to consider the importance of cargo space. The Lincoln MKZ offers a roomy trunk measuring 15.4 ft3, which is one of the most spacious in the class. The Cadillac CTS has just 13.7 ft3Â of cargo space.
Both cars come with a standard 11-speaker sound system and an 8-inch touchscreen display. Satellite radio is standard, so you'll have access to hundreds of channels of music and entertainment, and you can use standard Bluetooth® to connect your smartphone and access your music and contacts, as well as making hands-free phone calls. Use your standard rearview camera to easily reverse, while dual-zone automatic climate control keeps you comfortable.
Schedule Your Test Drive: Lincoln MKZ vs Cadillac CTS
Our team at Norm Reeves Genesis believes that drivers will appreciate the MKZ's incredible, hybrid fuel efficiency, large cargo capacity, and comfortable seating. If you'd like to try it out for yourself, contact us to schedule a test drive. Soon, you'll be hitting the streets of Cerritos, Long Beach, and Anaheim in style!