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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: $47,330

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,507

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $5,982

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Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $49,695
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $46,465
Navigation System 2,145      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 795
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Navigation system       1,795
Sunroof       1,200
Navigation System 1,888      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 83
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 660
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Navigation system       1,490
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 4,145 100 2,650 3,890
Options (change) 3,648 88 2,332 3,229
Destination 895 895 895 795
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,330 $49,285 $68,060 $54,380
Total Invoice $44,507 $46,617 $63,633 $50,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,754
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$47,330$49,285$68,060$54,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,525-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,330$47,485$66,535$51,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$19,205$0
Total Invoice$44,507$46,617$63,633$50,489
Adjustments for Features0-1,703-1,426-2,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,507$44,914$62,207$48,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$17,700$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding second row seats $300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,840$5,565$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$1,525$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,703-1,426-2,228

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,852 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 Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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