THE CADILLAC XTS VS LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Cadillac has long been one of the more popular American car manufacturers due to the fact that year after year they consistently produce attractive, modern, and efficient luxury vehicles of all shapes and sizes. After undergoing a few notable changes, it comes as no major surprise that the Cadillac XTS has become a popular option within the class of full-size luxury sedans. The competition is tight, specifically amongst American manufacturers such as Lincoln, but through this comparison of the Cadillac XTS and the Lincoln Continental, it will become apparent why many shoppers sway in favor of Cadillac.
The first feature we would like to address is the fuel economy of both of these vehicles. This is an important factor for sedan shoppers, because one of the major decisions to purchase a sedan rather than an SUV is due to their efficiency. The combined MPG for the Cadillac XTS is 22 mpg, which breaks down to 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. The Lincoln receives a combined mpg of 20, breaking down to 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Therefore, sedan shoppers will most likely be more attracted to the Cadillac XTS for this exact reason.
The Cadillac XTS is also an incredibly safe vehicle that received a perfect score of 5/5 stars in overall ratings, 5/5 stars for total side-impact safety, and 5/5 stars for total front-impact safety. Standard features that are included on this vehicle are stability and traction control, front, rear-seat side, side curtain, and front knee airbags that protect passengers during an accident, and OnStar, which includes on-demand roadside assistance, stolen vehicle assistance, remote door unlocking, and automatic crash notifications. Stolen vehicle tracking and theft-deterrent radio are the two main safety features that are standard on the Cadillac XTS that are not available on the Lincoln Continental, again playing into its popularity within this class.
Another important feature that is new for the Cadillac XTS is teen driver technology. This modern technology is appealing to parents due to the fact that it allows them to review their child's driving behavior, warn drivers when their predetermined speed is passed, and will even mute the vehicle's audio system until both the driver and their passengers have buckled their seatbelts. It's the small yet impactful updates that have made the Cadillac XTS such a favorable option for this year, and we foresee its popularity continuing over into the 2018 year for these exact reasons.
