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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: $59,960

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $8,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,573

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $7,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelSTSDTS
TrimV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $53,805
Base Invoice $52,276 $50,308
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Navigation system   1,945
Lane departure warning   295
Sunroof   1,200
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Engine-block heater 83 83
Navigation system   1,614
Lane departure warning   245
Sunroof   996
Adaptive cruise control   1,407
Options (change) 12,040 5,235
Options (change) 9,993 4,345
Destination 775 920
Total Price $68,725 $59,960
Total Invoice $63,044 $55,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,531
Model Year20092009
ModelSTSDTS
TrimV8Performance
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$68,725$59,960
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,725$59,895
Total Invoice$63,044$55,573
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,044$55,513

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092009
ModelSTSDTS
TrimV8Performance
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092009
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

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested460068%
Total Not Requested217532%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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