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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: $49,635

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,925

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,779

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Model Year2008200820132013
ModelDTSDTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $45,634 $59,106
Platinum Edition 6,490 6,490    
Luxury III Package 5,000      
Navigation system 1,945 1,945    
Sun and Sound Package 850      
Front buckets 0      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0    
Temporary spare tire     350  
Wood trim       600
Polished alloy wheels       800
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Platinum Edition 5,387 5,387    
Luxury III Package 4,675      
Navigation system 1,614 1,614    
Sun and Sound Package 706      
Front buckets 0      
Engine-block heater 83 83 88 88
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0    
Temporary spare tire     308  
Wood trim       528
Polished alloy wheels       704
Panoramic sunroof       1,012
Options (change) 14,385 8,535 450 2,650
Options (change) 12,465 7,084 396 2,332
Destination 870 870 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $58,430 $60,080 $49,635 $69,360
Total Invoice $53,704 $55,335 $46,925 $64,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,907
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelDTSDTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$58,430$60,080$49,635$69,360
Adjustments for Features-3,125-3,3750-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,305$56,705$49,635$68,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$19,100
Total Invoice$53,704$55,335$46,925$64,933
Adjustments for Features-2,872-3,1080-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,832$52,227$46,925$64,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0$17,423

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelDTSDTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,390$8,640$5,265$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$3,375$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,872-3,1080-585

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082013
ModelDTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in113.4 in
Length207.6 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165041%
Total Not Requested240059%
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, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested204043%
Total Not Requested271557%
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

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested165043%
Total Not Requested220057%

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