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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $9,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $6,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSTSDTS
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,275 $59,875
Base Invoice $49,812 $56,581
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Platinum Edition 5,395  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 18,190 1,695
Options (change) 15,098 1,492
Destination 775 920
Total Price $72,240 $62,490
Total Invoice $65,685 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,848
Model Year20082011
ModelSTSDTS
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$72,240$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,240$62,325
Total Invoice$65,685$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,685$58,837

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
ModelSTSDTS
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-156

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
ModelSTSDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in115.6 in
Length196.7 in207.6 in
Width72.6 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%
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)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested455068%
Total Not Requested217532%

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