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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: $56,850

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,700

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $5,968

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Model Year2009200920182018
ModelDTSDTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $59,495 $86,295
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $56,520 $81,980
Platinum Edition 4,795 4,795    
Luxury III Package 5,180      
Front buckets 0      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595  
Polished alloy wheels     600 900
Panoramic sunroof       1,450
Luxury Package       2,500
Platinum Edition 3,980 3,980    
Luxury III Package 4,843      
Front buckets 0      
Engine-block heater 83 83 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530  
Polished alloy wheels     534 801
Panoramic sunroof       1,291
Luxury Package       2,225
Options (change) 10,075 4,895 1,295 4,950
Options (change) 8,906 4,063 1,153 4,406
Destination 920 920 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $56,850 $59,620 $61,785 $93,240
Total Invoice $52,700 $55,291 $58,668 $88,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,352
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelDTSDTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8335hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$56,850$59,620$61,785$93,240
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,755-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,850$59,370$59,030$88,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$0$29,755
Total Invoice$52,700$55,291$58,668$88,381
Adjustments for Features0-232-2,616-4,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,700$55,059$56,052$84,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,359$0$28,106

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelDTSDTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$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$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  
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
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$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$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$6,165$6,415$8,920$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,755$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-2,616-4,223

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092018
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 DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested217553%
Total Not Requested190047%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested326575%
Total Not Requested111525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested190050%

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, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

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