2008 CTS will start at $32,245
Although leaked pricing information isn't the most compelling of posts, those of you that have been salivating over the new Cadillac CTS can start arranging your budget accordingly. A forum member over at Cheers and Gears acquired a full breakdown of the '08 CTS' pricing, and aside from the options, a few things deserve note.
First off, Cadillac will be nixing the 2.8-liter V6 in the standard model, instead offering the
You've got your choice of several packages, including the Luxury collection ($2,600), the Premium Luxury Collection ($8,165), the Performance Collection ($3,300), the Luxury Level One ($1,000) or the Luxury Level Two packages ($2,025).
You can view the spec sheet here, and follow the jump for the full list of packages and their respective add-ons. Just don't forget the destination fees, licenses and taxes.
[Source: Cheers and Gears]
Thanks for the tip, Brian!
Gallery: 2008 Cadillac CTS
Via Cheers and Gears:
Luxury Collection (PDP) - $2600
Luxury Level One Package (Y40)
Seating Package (Y44)
Premium Luxury Collection (PDQ) - $8165
Luxury Level One Package (Y40)
Luxury Level Two Package (Y41)
Seating Package (Y44)
Audio system with navigation (UAV)
UltraView sunroof (C3U)
Wood Trim Package (B19)
Wood Trim Package (B20)
Universal Home Remote (UG1)
Performance Collection (PDR) - $3300
18" All-Season Tire Performance Package (Y42)
Seating Package (Y44)
Luxury Level One (Y40) - $1000
Theft-deterrent alarm system
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback with Radio Data System (RDS) and Bose 8-speaker system
Rainsense wipers
Accent lighting
17" x 8" machined-faced wheels
Luxury Level Two (Y41) - $2025
Heated/ventilated front seats
Split-folding rear seat
Power rake wheel and telescopic steering column
Universal Home Remote
EZ Key passive entry system
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
srivendel 9:22AM (7/19/2007)
Wow! A 300hp, RWD sport sedan with a manual transmission, all for $32k? Very well done, Cadillac. I'm sure a 335i will beat it for outright dynamics, but it also starts $10k higher. Too bad the Sport package is so expensive. Hopefully it contains some worthwhile upgrades. Even at $36k for the Sport version, this is looking like a tremendous value.
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srivendel 9:32AM (7/19/2007)
Oops! It looks like the Performance Collection only includes 1" larger wheels and sportier seats? That can't be right. Not for $3,300.
SkiD666 9:53AM (7/19/2007)
Performance Collection adds a lot more than just bigger wheels, it adds the following
All Season Tire package - HID headlamps, Headlamp washers, 18" aluminum wheels and tires, limited slip differential, sport suspension, performance brakes and performance transmission cooling
Seating Package - Leather seats, 10-way passenger seat, 2-way lumbar control (driver and passenger), seat memory, heated front seats, heated windshield washer fluid
Tim 10:18AM (7/19/2007)
Which package includes the HANDBRAKE? No more foot E-brakes Caddy please!!!!
why not the LS2/LS7? 2:24PM (7/19/2007)
BMW 7 series has a footbrake.
What do you want a handbrake for? Despite what you might see in the movies, you never use it when in motion anyway.
FLR 9:27AM (7/19/2007)
300 HP standard!!! Holy crap!!!!
Way to go Caddy!!! I can't wait to test drive one of these!
Could I possibly use more exclamation marks????!!!!!!!!
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Erik Ruggels 9:59AM (7/19/2007)
yes, like the similarly priced mitsubishi evo x,
That said, wow, it appears this car is going to do very well given the pricing, updated styling, and power on hand (hopefully it won't weigh like 4500 lbs). Good job GM!
Tim 10:15AM (7/19/2007)
Does the "Sport" Package include a handbrake?! No sport sedan can have a foot E-brake. Period.
Ligor 12:07PM (7/19/2007)
well yes you could use more exclamation mark's
except you sound so surprizing that there is 300HP standards as the G35 has just a few more ponies and starts af a few hundred $ cheaper,
and it will most likely outgun this CTS
Nick 9:32AM (7/19/2007)
looks like Cadillac definately has a winner here. Excellent pricing and packages should appeal to all audiences as well as the more than sufficient horspower and rwd.
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Avinash machado 9:33AM (7/19/2007)
Import lovers have been rendered speechless.
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Import Lover 9:41AM (7/19/2007)
I doubt anyone will pay 32k for this car when you could get a G35, 330, or 350 for around the same price. Each of these cars has the same power and better all around quality. They're going to need heavy incentives to keep this one competitive over its product cycle. May the best product succeed in the open market.
Lucas 9:50AM (7/19/2007)
G35 is $795 cheaper and has 6 more horsepower. The Caddy is nice, but lets not pretend it is special. It is certainly a more competitive offering but that doesn't mean it is without equal. This is a very hot segment.
SkiD666 10:07AM (7/19/2007)
G35 has 2 more HP (uses premium) and has 5 lb.ft less of torque, with both cars about the same weight, I doubt there will be much performance difference. G37 probably a little different story.
So then it comes down to styling and features.
rob 10:45AM (7/19/2007)
obviously not rendered speechless, since the G35 is cheaper and has more horsepower. no, not only 6 more horsepower, more like 62 more HP than the Cadillac. 300HP is not standard as erroneously posted on here.
1337 11:02AM (7/19/2007)
I just realized that the 135i is probably more expensive than the larger and more powerful CTS, G35, IS350, etc.
... 11:04AM (7/19/2007)
Considering i'd rather have a manual tranny, I could get an sti or evo with more hp, awd, and handling capabilities for the same price(assuming this has softer "luxury" suspension). Also, according to yahoo autos, this thing weighs a hefty 3509 lbs with the manual and 3568 with the auto, compared to ~3200 for the sti and evo. And with an sti, i would be less worried about reliability. The interior will not be as good as the caddy, obviously, but in a sport sedan, that isn't terribly important.
I don't know if its just me, but I don't really like the looks of cadillacs (grille, headlights, taillights), not that an sti or evo looks good. This just doesn't look sporty.
Mr. Oak 12:00PM (7/19/2007)
Import lover: 1st Gen CTS sold well in excess of 250,000 copies. This gen may well double that.
To dismiss this car as a potential failure is rather idiotic.
BTW: My co-worker leased a G35. I drove it and did not find it to be anything special. Was not impressed the quality of the materials used in the interior. He later dumped it for a SRT8 Magnum.
Another thing, this car will appeal to a broader range of people than the G35 will. No one between the ages of 25 and 65 will be embarrased to be seen driving this car.
rv 5:40PM (7/19/2007)
Speechless? I was simply laughing at the ridiculous, cheap-looking interior. That thing is going to handle like a boat. I could draw a car name randomly out of a hat - if its similarly priced and from Japan or Europe, I should be happier. Even a Legacy GT would be much more refined and outhandle the living cr*p out of that tank.
Brad 9:35AM (7/19/2007)
The article says that the 2.8 will be nixed and the only engine will be the 300hp 3.6-liter. I though there were going to be two 3.6-liter engines (254 hp +/- standard 3.6 and the 300 hp Direct Injection 3.6).
I looked at the spec sheet and only the automatic as the designation of DI (Direct Injection) next to it. Also, on Cadillac's website it says "an available 3.6L 300 horsepower".
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