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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: $61,415

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,260

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelSTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,275 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $49,812 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
CD player, remote   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Polished alloy wheels   750    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703      
Engine-block heater 83 88 88 88
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
CD player, remote   220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Polished alloy wheels   660    
Options (change) 11,790 4,135 845 845
Options (change) 9,786 3,639 744 744
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $65,840 $61,415 $62,525 $71,795
Total Invoice $60,373 $57,260 $58,479 $67,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,812
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelSTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$65,840$61,415$62,525$71,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,040-5,765-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,840$56,375$56,760$65,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385$9,030
Total Invoice$60,373$57,260$58,479$67,147
Adjustments for Features0-4,699-5,392-5,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,373$52,561$53,087$61,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$526$8,610

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelSTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimV8PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Remote app $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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,625$9,665$10,390$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040$5,765$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,699-5,392-5,976

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082016
ModelSTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in114.6 in
Length196.7 in195.5 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 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)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested465069%
Total Not Requested207531%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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