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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $890

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelDTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $59,495 $86,295
Base Invoice $56,581 $56,520 $81,980
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595  
Polished alloy wheels   600 900
Panoramic sunroof     1,450
Luxury Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530  
Polished alloy wheels   534 801
Panoramic sunroof     1,291
Luxury Package     2,225
Options (change) 0 1,195 4,850
Options (change) 0 1,064 4,317
Destination 920 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $60,795 $61,685 $93,140
Total Invoice $57,501 $58,579 $88,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year201120182018
ModelDTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8335hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$60,795$61,685$93,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,795$59,230$88,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,755
Total Invoice$57,501$58,579$88,292
Adjustments for Features0-2,331-3,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,501$56,248$84,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,105

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201120182018
ModelDTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $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
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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  
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  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Differential cooler  $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Carbon fiber hood  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$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
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $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  
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50  
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  
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  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
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$6,390$8,845$10,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,331-3,939

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in114.6 in
Length207.6 in195.5 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.7 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 controls150No
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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