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Cadillac CTS vs Lincoln Continental: 5-year value retention (50% vs 50%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cadillac CTS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cadillac CTS comes out ahead, holding about 50% of its value versus 50% for the Lincoln Continental. Over the first five years the Cadillac CTS loses roughly $23,498 while the Lincoln Continental loses about $23,199 — a gap near $-299.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cadillac CTS sheds about 10% in year one versus 10% for the Lincoln Continental. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.