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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,695

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $26,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,456

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $25,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSTSCTS
TrimPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $86,295
Base Invoice $53,279 $81,980
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Polished alloy wheels   900
Panoramic sunroof   1,450
Luxury Package   2,500
Platinum Edition 5,720  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499  
Engine-block heater 83 89
Polished alloy wheels   801
Panoramic sunroof   1,291
Luxury Package   2,225
Options (change) 9,440 4,950
Options (change) 8,302 4,406
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $66,695 $93,240
Total Invoice $62,456 $88,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,451
Model Year20112018
ModelSTSCTS
TrimPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/35-19
Total Price$66,695$93,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,695$88,520
Total Invoice$62,456$88,381
Adjustments for Features0-4,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,456$83,907

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSCTS
TrimPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Performance traction management $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Differential cooler $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber hood $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Rear camera mirror $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,474

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in114.6 in
Length196.7 in195.5 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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