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Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,025

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $715

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,028

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $2,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelELRDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,000 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $62,075 $40,369 $47,381
CD player, remote 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995    
Platinum Edition   6,490 6,490
Luxury III Package   5,000  
Front buckets   0  
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695 1,695
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
CD player, remote 220    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756    
Platinum Edition   5,387 5,387
Luxury III Package   4,675  
Front buckets   0  
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706  
Adaptive cruise control   1,407 1,407
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     0
Options (change) 2,245 15,980 10,130
Options (change) 1,976 13,789 8,408
Destination 995 870 870
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $60,740 $60,025 $61,675
Total Invoice $57,546 $55,028 $56,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year201620082008
ModelELRDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp E+275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$60,740$60,025$61,675
Adjustments for Features0-930-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,740$59,095$60,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400
Total Invoice$57,546$55,028$56,659
Adjustments for Features0-853-1,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,546$54,175$55,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,400

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201620082008
ModelELRDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0  
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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, second row seats $225$225
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,505$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-853-1,084

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20162008
ModelELRDTS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in115.6 in
Length186.0 in207.6 in
Width72.7 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,066 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested205051%
Total Not Requested200049%
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 wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested180038%
Total Not Requested295562%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested185048%
Total Not Requested200052%

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