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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,965

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $12,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,813

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $11,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCTSDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $31,486 $40,369 $47,381
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 250    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980    
Platinum Edition   6,490 6,490
Luxury III Package   5,000  
Front buckets   0  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Engine-block heater 83 83 83
Temporary spare tire 208    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473    
Platinum Edition   5,387 5,387
Luxury III Package   4,675  
Front buckets   0  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Options (change) 11,545 14,385 8,535
Options (change) 9,582 12,465 7,084
Destination 745 870 870
Total Price $45,965 $58,430 $60,080
Total Invoice $41,813 $53,704 $55,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,146
Model Year200820082008
ModelCTSDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$45,965$58,430$60,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,075-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$54,355$55,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400
Total Invoice$41,813$53,704$55,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-3,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,813$49,959$51,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,393

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200820082008
ModelCTSDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,615$7,690$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,745-3,983

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in115.6 in
Length191.6 in207.6 in
Width72.5 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested440062%
Total Not Requested266538%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested287570%
Total Not Requested125030%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165041%
Total Not Requested240059%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested204043%
Total Not Requested271557%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested220057%

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