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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,725

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,764

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $5,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $54,670 $62,015 $62,735 $69,785
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $51,116 $57,984 $58,657 $65,249
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 2,090 2,090          
Performance Luxury Package 3,215            
Navigation System 2,145            
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 350 350   350 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,450   1,450  
Wood trim     600        
Polished alloy wheels     800        
CD player, remote       300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       495 495 495 495
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,839 1,839          
Performance Luxury Package 2,829            
Navigation System 1,888            
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 88 88 88
Temporary spare tire 308 308   308 308 308 308
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,276   1,276  
Wood trim     528        
Polished alloy wheels     704        
CD player, remote       264 264 264 264
Metallic paint (extra cost)       436 436 436 436
Options (change) 9,050 2,540 2,650 2,695 1,245 2,695 1,245
Options (change) 7,964 2,235 2,332 2,372 1,096 2,372 1,096
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $52,235 $51,725 $68,060 $58,360 $64,255 $66,425 $72,025
Total Invoice $48,823 $48,764 $63,633 $54,483 $60,075 $62,024 $67,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/40-19245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$52,235$51,725$68,060$58,360$64,255$66,425$72,025
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,0250-5,860-9,160-7,035-10,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,210$50,700$68,060$52,500$55,095$59,390$61,690
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$17,360$0$2,595$6,890$9,190
Total Invoice$48,823$48,764$63,633$54,483$60,075$62,024$67,340
Adjustments for Features-958-9660-5,471-8,564-6,569-9,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,865$47,798$63,633$49,012$51,511$55,455$57,677
Cost Above Minimum$67$0$15,835$0$2,499$6,443$8,665

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100
6-speed manual  $150    
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 $225
Sunshades, second row    $125 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 $200
Backup collision intervention    $150 $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 $0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150    
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125    
CD player, remote   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15    
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers  $50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 $200
Leather door panel trim    $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
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$300 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels     $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0     
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350$350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,465$3,440$9,300$12,600$10,475$13,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,025$0$5,860$9,160$7,035$10,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-958-9660-5,471-8,564-6,569-9,663

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015
ModelCTSXTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.7 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width72.5 in72.9 in
Height58.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.4,007 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested60026%
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 CTS Premium

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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