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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: $49,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $11,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,837

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $10,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $59,875
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $56,581
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Polished alloy wheels 750   800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Polished alloy wheels 660   704  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Options (change) 7,610 350 2,550 0
Options (change) 6,697 308 2,244 0
Destination 895 895 895 920
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,795 $49,535 $67,960 $60,795
Total Invoice $47,556 $46,837 $63,545 $57,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,614
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
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$50,795$49,535$67,960$60,795
Adjustments for Features-425-4250-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,370$49,110$67,960$57,145
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$18,850$0
Total Invoice$47,556$46,837$63,545$57,501
Adjustments for Features-398-4020-3,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,158$46,435$63,545$54,049
Cost Above Minimum$723$0$17,110$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCTSCTSCTSDTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
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 $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
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
USB port$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 
Power-folding mirrors   $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 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
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$5,215$5,215$4,790$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$425$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-4020-3,452

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
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 trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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