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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: $58,430

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $3,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,704

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $4,964

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Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSDTSDTS
TrimPremium LuxuryCTS-VV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $86,295 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $56,520 $81,980 $40,369 $47,381
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 600 900    
Panoramic sunroof   1,450    
Luxury Package   2,500    
Luxury III Package     5,000  
Platinum Edition     6,490 6,490
Navigation system     1,945 1,945
Sun and Sound Package     850  
Front buckets     0  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530      
Engine-block heater 89 89 83 83
Polished alloy wheels 534 801    
Panoramic sunroof   1,291    
Luxury Package   2,225    
Luxury III Package     4,675  
Platinum Edition     5,387 5,387
Navigation system     1,614 1,614
Sun and Sound Package     706  
Front buckets     0  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels       0
Options (change) 1,295 4,950 14,385 8,535
Options (change) 1,153 4,406 12,465 7,084
Destination 995 995 870 870
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $61,785 $93,240 $58,430 $60,080
Total Invoice $58,668 $88,381 $53,704 $55,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,538
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSDTSDTS
TrimPremium LuxuryCTS-VV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6640hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT8T8A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$61,785$93,240$58,430$60,080
Adjustments for Features-2,555-4,2550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,230$88,985$58,430$59,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,755$0$1,400
Total Invoice$58,668$88,381$53,704$55,335
Adjustments for Features-2,426-4,0330-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,242$84,348$53,704$55,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,106$0$1,401

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSDTSDTS
TrimPremium LuxuryCTS-VV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Performance traction management $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera $200  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Differential cooler $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Carbon fiber hood $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,820$10,520$6,265$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$4,255$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,426-4,0330-230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182008
ModelCTSDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in115.6 in
Length195.5 in207.6 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested57541%
Total Not Requested82559%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested304064%
Total Not Requested171536%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested215053%
Total Not Requested190047%
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 system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested195051%
Total Not Requested190049%

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