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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: $54,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,237

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelCTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimPremiumPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PremiumV-Sport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $55,705 $64,550 $63,770 $72,320
Base Invoice $45,634 $52,084 $60,354 $59,625 $67,619
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 2,090        
Touring Package 2,810        
Second-row 3-person bench 0        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350 350 350
Paint, special red   995 995 995 995
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,250   1,250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,450   1,450  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,839        
Touring Package 2,473        
Second-row 3-person bench 0        
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 88
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308 308 308
Paint, special red   876 876 876 876
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,100   1,100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,276   1,276  
Options (change) 5,350 4,395 1,695 4,395 1,695
Options (change) 4,708 3,868 1,492 3,868 1,492
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $54,535 $61,095 $67,240 $69,160 $75,010
Total Invoice $51,237 $56,947 $62,841 $64,488 $70,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $924
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelCTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimPremiumPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PremiumV-Sport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$54,535$61,095$67,240$69,160$75,010
Adjustments for Features0-5,135-9,035-6,310-10,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,535$55,960$58,205$62,850$64,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245$6,890$8,840
Total Invoice$51,237$56,947$62,841$64,488$70,106
Adjustments for Features0-4,786-8,444-5,884-9,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,237$52,161$54,397$58,604$60,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,236$6,443$8,403

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelCTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimPremiumPremiumPlatinumV-Sport PremiumV-Sport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$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 
Heated steering wheel $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    
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
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
Rearview camera$200    
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300$300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
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
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
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 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100 
Folding second row seats $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
Massage, driver seat  $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100 $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75    
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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels   $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,890$9,025$12,925$10,200$14,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,135$9,035$6,310$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,786-8,444-5,884-9,542

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122016
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 Premium

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal pedals75No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS V-Sport Premium

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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