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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: $49,635

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,925

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelSTSSTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Performance Luxury Package     3,215    
Navigation System     2,145    
Polished alloy wheels     750   800
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Wood trim         600
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476        
Engine-block heater 83 83 88 88 88
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056      
Performance Luxury Package     2,829    
Navigation System     1,888    
Polished alloy wheels     660   704
Panoramic sunroof     1,012   1,012
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 5,600 1,650 7,710 450 2,650
Options (change) 4,923 1,447 6,785 396 2,332
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,295 $58,905 $50,895 $49,635 $68,060
Total Invoice $53,822 $55,601 $47,644 $46,925 $63,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,360
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelSTSSTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$57,295$58,905$50,895$49,635$68,060
Adjustments for Features0-700-490-490-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$58,205$50,405$49,145$67,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$1,260$0$18,850
Total Invoice$53,822$55,601$47,644$46,925$63,633
Adjustments for Features0-661-459-463-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,822$54,940$47,185$46,462$63,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$723$0$17,110

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelSTSSTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,125$4,915$4,915$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$490$490$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-459-463-61

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112012
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.3,852 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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