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Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Cadillac CTS rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Cadillac CTS reliability information based on owner experiences through March 31, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008CadillacCTS

68

Fewest         Most Has improved from much worse than average last year to average recently.

57
9.6
10200
2005CadillacCTS*

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 23
7.0
33200
2004CadillacCTS*

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 17
7.0
54200
2003CadillacCTS*

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 17
8.5
62100
 

To see how the Cadillac CTS's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Cadillac CTS--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Cadillac CTS Repair Histories

To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Cadillac CTS repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both tbe Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Cadillac CTS Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Cadillac CTS Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Cadillac CTS's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Cadillac CTS's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Cadillac CTS MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Cadillac CTS. Price the Cadillac CTS.

 

Cadillac CTS Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Cadillac CTS and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Cadillac CTS price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Cadillac CTS.

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Cadillac CTS Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Cadillac CTS Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Cadillac CTS's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Cadillac CTS, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Cadillac CTS Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Cadillac CTS?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a CTS--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Cadillac CTS review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Cadillac CTS Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

Cadillac CTS Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Cadillac CTS tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Cadillac CTS--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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2009 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Body4-door Sedan
Wheelbase113.4
Length191.6
Width72.5
Height58.0
Curb Weight3861
Fuel Capacity17.0
R1 Headroom38.8
R1 Shoulder Room56.6
R1 Hip Room55.1
R1 Legroom42.4
R2 Headroom37.2
R2 Shoulder Room56.2
R2 Hip Room54.1
R2 Legroom35.9
Cargo Volume13.6
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2009 Cadillac CTS 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBaseCTS-V
Standard Engine supercharged
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
HP: 556@6100
TQ: 551@3800
Optional Engine(s) 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 304@6400
TQ: 273@5200
 
  3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 263@6200
TQ: 252@3100
 
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainRWDRWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWD 
Standard Tires235/55HR17 tires255/40YR19 tires(front)
285/35YR19(rear)
Optional Tires235/50YR18 tires 
 235/50VR18 tires 
Standard AudioBose audio system, 212W, 8 speakers (including a subwoofer)Bose audio system, 300W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer)
Optional AudioBose audio system, 300W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) 
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