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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison

Cadillac DTS vs Cadillac CTS Price Comparison:
Cadillac DTS vs Cadillac CTS Price Comparison:

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For the Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the DTS vs. CTS Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the DTS and CTS will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6's price is $8,370 lower than the Cadillac DTS Performance's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the DTS vs. CTS Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6, the Cadillac DTS Performance includes additional features worth $3840. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $3840 adjustment for the Cadillac DTS Performance's additional features, the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6 is $8,370 less than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 8,439
Model Year20062006
ModelDTSCTS
TrimPerformance2.8 / 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8318hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-17
Total Price53,58541,375
Adjustments for Features-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price49,74541,375
Total Invoice49,82937,819
Adjustments for Features-3,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice46,25837,819

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Invoice Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Price Comparison (MSRP): Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
Difference: 12,210
Lowest Total Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
Difference: 12,010
Model Year20062006
ModelDTSCTS
TrimPerformance2.8 / 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price49,69529,270
Base Invoice46,46527,368
Navigation system1,7952,995
Engine-block heater100100
Sunroof1,2001,200
Luxury Package 1,550
Leather seating surfaces 1,300
Sport Package 1,640
3.6L V6 1,400
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200
Navigation system 2,486
Engine-block heater 83
Sunroof 996
Luxury Package 1,285
Leather seating surfaces 1,079
Sport Package 1,361
3.6L V6 1,445
5-speed shiftable automatic 996
Total options3,09511,385
Total options2,5699,731
Destination795720
Total Price53,58541,375
Total Invoice49,82937,819

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062006
ModelDTSCTS
TrimPerformance2.8 / 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$300 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $50
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Laminated side glass$300 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$25 
Cornering lights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $275
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,315$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062006
ModelDTSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in113.4 in
Length207.6 in190.1 in
Width74.8 in70.6 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,568 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems100Yes
Traffic information system50No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated300Yes
Power lumbar, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Power lumbar, passenger100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Compass25No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested150098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential275No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested72539%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6200
252 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6200
252 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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Price of the Cadillac CTS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 BEST INCENTIVE.. 1.5 % INTEREST IN LEASE 48 MONTHS
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Less expensive then the germans.
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Bought used at a very good price.
Price of the Cadillac CTS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The vehicle is expensive BUT still 30k less than other comparable sedans.
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 should be $5000 cheaper
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Too much money when optioned out for the best value.
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 insurance and lease cost
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 high priced

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