Compare: 2009 Lincoln MKS vs 2008 Acura RL vs 2008 Cadillac CTS

 

2009 Lincoln MKS

2008 Acura RL

2008 Cadillac CTS

  2009 Lincoln MKS 2008 Acura RL 4-door Sedan (Natl) Rear Exterior View 2008 Cadillac CTS
MSRP
$39,435
$49,990
$34,825
Invoice $36,312 $44,903 $32,561
MPG
City/Highway
16/24 16/24 16/26
Rating 8.6 8.2 8.6
Bottom Line The 2009 Lincoln MKS’s smart performance, subdued good looks, and roomy interior put the brand back in full-size, luxury-sedan territory. The 2008 Acura RL is a fine luxury sedan, but others offer V-8 power and more distinct styling. The new CTS can keep up with Mercedes and BMW competitors without mimicking them, and boasts some of the top tech features in its class.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Modern yet classic styling
  • Exceptional list of standard features
  • Remarkably quiet ride
  • Dynamic enough for the class

Dislikes:

  • Odd front headrest position
  • Steering wheel doesn't telescope out far enough
  • Looking forward to more powerful EcoBoost turbo engine [this engine is not mentioned anywhere in the text]

Likes:

  • Lots of smooth power
  • A satisfying driver
  • Comfortable interior
  • Standard all-wheel drive (AWD)
  • Reliability

Dislikes:

  • Outgunned by V-8s
  • Only five gears
  • Not amazing in any area
  • Not much roomier than Acura TL

Likes:

  • World-class handling and braking
  • Against-the-grain exterior styling
  • High-quality materials and construction
  • Top-tech features

Dislikes:

  • No integrated Bluetooth hands-free interface
  • Cluttered interior design
  • Clunky manual transmission
  • Heavyweight status means it’s not quite as fast as the competition
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2009 Lincoln MKS $24,998 $39,223 $32,072
2008 Acura RL $21,573 $38,156 $29,998
2008 Cadillac CTS $21,793 $30,602 $26,153
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