Cadillac XTS vs Lincoln Continental
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2020 Lincoln Continental
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2020 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,895 | $46,305 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $17,900 | $12,940 (best) |
| Median listing price | $18,344 | $16,571 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $18,788 (best) | $21,402 |
| For sale now | 2 | 6 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 18 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L | 3.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18 cu ft (best) | 16.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,021 lbs (best) | 4,224 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 117.9 in (best) |
| Length | 200.9 in | 201.4 in (best) |
| Width | 72.9 in (best) | — |
| Height | 59.4 in (best) | 58.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Lincoln ContinentalBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac XTS | Lincoln Continental |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $46,895 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $46,305 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $50,895 MSRP | Base $48,305 MSRP |
| 3 | Luxury $52,895 MSRP | Reserve $59,870 MSRP |
| 4 | Premium Luxury $57,295 MSRP | Reserve $61,870 MSRP |
| 5 | Premium Luxury $59,495 MSRP | Black Label $70,205 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $66,195 MSRP | Black Label $75,470 MSRP |
| 7 | Platinum $68,395 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Platinum V-Sport $72,995 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Cadillac XTS2 for sale
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Lincoln Continental6 for sale
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Used2017 Lincoln Continental
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Ingot Silver•Ebony79,853 mi$19,990Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
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Silver Radiance•Ebony111,081 mi$14,995Lincoln of Bloomington
Bloomington, MN
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Burgundy•Cappuccino53,789 mi$18,147Economy Auto Outlet
Massillon, OH
Used2017 Lincoln Continental
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Ruby Red•cappuccino105,628 mi$14,548Fred Anderson Buick GMC of GREER
Greer, SC
Used2018 Lincoln Continental
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White Platinum Clearcoat Metallic•cappuccino69,908 mi$21,402Carl Hogan Toyota
Columbus, MS
Certified2017 Lincoln Continental
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Magnetic Gray Metallic•ebony140,129 mi$12,940Leith Lincoln
Raleigh, NC
Cadillac XTS vs Lincoln Continental FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Cadillac XTS vs 2020 Lincoln Continental on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Lincoln Continental starts lower at $46,305. Live Cadillac XTS listings start at $17,900. Live Lincoln Continental listings start at $12,940.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2020 Lincoln Continental leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,305).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on horsepower in this comparison (410).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Cadillac XTS vs 2020 Lincoln Continental?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XTS (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Lincoln Continental (5/5 NHTSA overall).