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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,150

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,203

Cadillac CTS Luxury   
Difference: $470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelSTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimV8LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,520 $51,995 $59,495 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $43,956 $49,395 $56,520 $67,540 $81,980
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
V-Sport Package   2,465      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595  
Polished alloy wheels     600   900
Panoramic sunroof         1,450
Luxury Package         2,500
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914        
Engine-block heater 83 89 89 89 89
V-Sport Package   2,194      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530  
Polished alloy wheels     534   801
Panoramic sunroof         1,291
Luxury Package         2,225
Options (change) 10,840 3,160 1,295 695 4,950
Options (change) 8,997 2,813 1,153 619 4,406
Destination 720 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $59,080 $56,150 $61,785 $72,785 $93,240
Total Invoice $53,673 $53,203 $58,668 $69,154 $88,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelSTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimV8LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$59,080$56,150$61,785$72,785$93,240
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-5,395-7,920-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,080$53,255$56,390$64,865$86,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,135$11,610$33,615
Total Invoice$53,673$53,203$58,668$69,154$88,381
Adjustments for Features0-2,743-5,123-7,525-6,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,673$50,460$53,545$61,629$82,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,085$11,169$31,883

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelSTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimV8LuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Performance traction management    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200  $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Differential cooler    $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,600$7,495$9,995$12,520$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$5,395$7,920$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743-5,123-7,525-6,038

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062018
ModelSTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in114.6 in
Length196.3 in195.5 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested504074%
Total Not Requested175026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

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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