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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 Year2011201120132013
ModelSTSSTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $45,634 $59,106
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim       600
Polished alloy wheels       800
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Engine-block heater 83 83 88 88
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056    
Wood trim       528
Polished alloy wheels       704
Panoramic sunroof       1,012
Options (change) 5,600 1,650 450 2,650
Options (change) 4,923 1,447 396 2,332
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $57,295 $58,905 $49,635 $69,360
Total Invoice $53,822 $55,601 $46,925 $64,933

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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 Year2011201120132013
ModelSTSSTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$57,295$58,905$49,635$69,360
Adjustments for Features0-700-490-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,295$58,205$49,145$68,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$19,100
Total Invoice$53,822$55,601$46,925$64,933
Adjustments for Features0-661-463-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,822$54,940$46,462$63,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0$17,427

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelSTSSTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $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
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $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
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,125$4,915$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$490$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-463-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112013
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%

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