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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: $49,635

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,925

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $5,775

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Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $42,874 $50,308
Performance Luxury Package 3,215        
Navigation System 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 750   800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Wood trim     600    
Platinum Edition       4,795 4,795
Luxury III Package       5,180  
Front buckets       0  
Performance Luxury Package 2,829        
Navigation System 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 83 83
Polished alloy wheels 660   704    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Wood trim     528    
Platinum Edition       3,980 3,980
Luxury III Package       4,843  
Front buckets       0  
Options (change) 7,710 450 2,650 10,075 4,895
Options (change) 6,785 396 2,332 8,906 4,063
Destination 895 895 895 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $50,895 $49,635 $68,060 $56,850 $59,620
Total Invoice $47,644 $46,925 $63,633 $52,700 $55,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,072
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$50,895$49,635$68,060$56,850$59,620
Adjustments for Features-425-4250-3,350-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,470$49,210$68,060$53,500$56,020
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$18,850$0$2,520
Total Invoice$47,644$46,925$63,633$52,700$55,291
Adjustments for Features-398-4020-3,105-3,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,246$46,523$63,633$49,595$51,952
Cost Above Minimum$723$0$17,110$0$2,357

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Boost gauge  $75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
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$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,140$4,715$8,065$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$425$0$3,350$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-4020-3,105-3,339

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122009
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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested220054%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested229052%
Total Not Requested209048%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested162542%
Total Not Requested220058%

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