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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: $45,965

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,813

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelSTSSTSCTS
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $33,675
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $31,486
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 250   250
Sunroof 1,200    
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155 8,215
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940  
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,980
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138    
Engine-block heater 83 83 83
Temporary spare tire 208   208
Sunroof 996    
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449 6,818
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910  
Performance Collection, with summer tires     2,473
Options (change) 10,150 16,195 11,545
Options (change) 8,425 13,442 9,582
Destination 775 775 745
Total Price $57,335 $72,880 $45,965
Total Invoice $52,593 $66,493 $41,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,624
Model Year200920092008
ModelSTSSTSCTS
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8hp
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$57,335$72,880$45,965
Adjustments for Features-1,260-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,075$70,120$45,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,045$0
Total Invoice$52,593$66,493$41,813
Adjustments for Features-1,156-2,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,437$63,975$41,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,538$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200920092008
ModelSTSSTSCTS
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,850$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,260$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,156-2,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
ModelSTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in113.4 in
Length196.7 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested329055%
Total Not Requested267545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255082%
Total Not Requested57518%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested340050%
Total Not Requested337550%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450064%
Total Not Requested256536%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested90022%

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