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2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,960

2008 Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,639

2008 Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $7,001

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Model Year201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTS
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $33,675
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $31,486
Performance Luxury Package 3,215    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 2,090 2,090  
Navigation System 2,145    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Paint, special red 995 995 995
Temporary spare tire 350 350 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Premium Luxury Collection     8,215
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,980
Performance Luxury Package 2,829    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,839 1,839  
Navigation System 1,888    
Engine-block heater 88 88 83
Paint, special red 876 876 826
Temporary spare tire 308 308 208
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Premium Luxury Collection     6,818
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,473
Options (change) 10,045 3,535 12,540
Options (change) 8,840 3,111 10,408
Destination 895 895 745
Total Price $53,230 $52,720 $46,960
Total Invoice $49,699 $49,640 $42,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,542
Model Year201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTS
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6hp
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19235/50-18
Total Price$53,230$52,720$46,960
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,680$51,170$46,960
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$0
Total Invoice$49,699$49,640$42,639
Adjustments for Features-1,447-1,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,252$48,181$42,639
Cost Above Minimum$71$0$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTS
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,850$1,850$300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,447-1,4590

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width72.5 in72.5 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Cadillac CTS Premium

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%

Option Package Details
2008 Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power350Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Alarm100Yes
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash325No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested714089%
Total Not Requested87511%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested357587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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