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Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,237

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSCTS
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,095 $64,895 $64,095 $72,695 $48,290
Base Invoice $53,290 $61,650 $60,890 $69,060 $45,634
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,250   1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,450   1,450    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.         2,090
Touring Package         2,810
Second-row 3-person bench         0
CD player, remote 223 223 223 223  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,113   1,113    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530  
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 89 88
Temporary spare tire 312 312 312 312 308
Panoramic sunroof 1,291   1,291    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.         1,839
Touring Package         2,473
Second-row 3-person bench         0
Options (change) 3,995 1,295 3,995 1,295 5,350
Options (change) 3,558 1,154 3,558 1,154 4,708
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $61,085 $67,185 $69,085 $74,985 $54,535
Total Invoice $57,843 $63,799 $65,443 $71,209 $51,237

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,739
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSCTS
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6318hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$61,085$67,185$69,085$74,985$54,535
Adjustments for Features-5,140-9,040-6,315-10,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,945$58,145$62,770$64,770$54,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$6,825$8,825$0
Total Invoice$57,843$63,799$65,443$71,209$51,237
Adjustments for Features-4,867-8,584-5,982-9,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,976$55,215$59,461$61,508$51,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,239$6,485$8,532$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSCTS
TrimPremium LuxuryPlatinumV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850 
Cruise control$150 $150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera    $200
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 $250 
Massage, driver seat $100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,030$12,930$10,205$14,105$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$9,040$6,315$10,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,867-8,584-5,982-9,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172012
ModelXTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in113.4 in
Length202.0 in191.6 in
Width72.9 in72.5 in
Height59.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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