2008 Cadillac CTS

At a Glance

Pricing $32,745 - $45,110
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 3.6l V6
Transmissions A6, M6
Fuel Economy 16-18 (city), 25-26 (highway)

This new low slung CTS is a serious sports sedan that requires no apologies. The fresh interior design is complemented with high quality materials. Engine choices include two versions of the 3.6L V-6 (263-bhp and 304-bhp). To get the extra 41-bhp, the 3.6L features direct fuel injection and a 11.4:1 compression ratio. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or automatic. Optional AWD and a limited-slip differential provide additional traction. Standard 17-inch alloy wheels can be upgraded to 18-inch alloys. Optional summer performance tires are available with the 18-inch wheels. The CTS has a wide array of option packages that can easily add up to $12,000 to the base price.

What Changed:

The all-new Cadillac CTS improves upon its predecessor with new styling and slightly larger proportions. The standard 3.6L V6 produces 263-hp, but an optional direct injection version produces 304-hp. Offered in both RWD and AWD models, all are equipped with a standard six-speed automatic. The CTS-V model is temporarily unavailable and will reappear for the 2009 model year.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
CTS 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) M6 RWD $32,745
CTS 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 RWD $34,045
CTS 3.6L DI 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 RWD $35,045
CTS 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 AWD $35,945
CTS 3.6L DI 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 AWD $36,945
CTS Luxury 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) M6 RWD $35,345
CTS Luxury 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 RWD $36,645
CTS 3.6L DI Luxury 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 RWD $37,645
CTS Luxury 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 AWD $38,545
CTS 3.6L DI Luxury 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 AWD $39,545
CTS Performance 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) M6 RWD $36,045
CTS Performance 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 RWD $37,345
CTS 3.6L DI Performance 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 RWD $38,345
CTS Performance 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 AWD $39,245
CTS 3.6L DI Performance 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 AWD $40,245
CTS Premium Luxury 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) M6 RWD $40,910
CTS Premium Luxury 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 RWD $42,210
CTS 3.6L DI Premium Luxury 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 RWD $43,210
CTS Premium Luxury 3.6l V6 (263-bhp) A6 AWD $44,110
CTS 3.6L DI Premium Luxury 3.6l V6 (304-bhp) A6 AWD $45,110