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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,960

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,573

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $4,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelDTSSTS
TrimPerformanceV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,805 $53,275
Base Invoice $50,308 $49,812
Navigation system 1,945  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Sunroof 1,200  
Lane departure warning 295  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690
Navigation system 1,614  
Engine-block heater 83 83
Sunroof 996  
Lane departure warning 245  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703
Options (change) 5,235 11,790
Options (change) 4,345 9,786
Destination 920 775
Total Price $59,960 $65,840
Total Invoice $55,573 $60,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,860
Model Year20092008
ModelDTSSTS
TrimPerformanceV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$59,960$65,840
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,895$65,840
Total Invoice$55,573$60,373
Adjustments for Features-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,513$60,373

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092008
ModelDTSSTS
TrimPerformanceV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20092008
ModelDTSSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in116.4 in
Length207.6 in196.7 in
Width74.8 in72.6 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested455068%
Total Not Requested217532%

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