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The Cadillac DTS is available with six-passenger or five-passenger seating. It comes in several models, all powered by Cadillac's 4.6-liter Northstar V8, which produces 275 horsepower, or 292 horsepower with certain option packages. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard.
The DTS ($45,855) comes standard with leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power front bucket seats with four-way adjustable power lumbar support, eight-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with RDS and integrated antenna, XM Satellite Radio with three-month trial, Magnasteer power steering, cruise control, power windows, power programmable door locks with Pass-Key III Plus security, illuminated visor mirrors, remote starter, driver information center, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, rear seat pass-through, OnStar with one-year Directions & Connections service, automatic headlamps with wiper activation, fog lights, solar-control glass, self-leveling suspension, and P235/55R17 all-season tires on machined aluminum wheels.
The 6-Passenger Luxury Package ($3,000) adds park assist, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear outboard seats, heated power-adjustable mirrors with turn-signal indicators and driver's side auto-dimming, leather wrapped and heated steering wheel, and tilt steering column.
The 5-Passenger Luxury Package ($3,500) includes all the content of the 6-Passenger package, plus tri-zone automatic climate control and a universal remote transmitter.
The Premium Luxury Package ($5,230) includes the two previous packages, plus an upgraded stereo with a six-disc in-dash CD changer and eight Bose speakers, cargo net, IntelliBeam headlights, front four-way massaging power lumbar, power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory settings, trunk mat, rear illuminated vanity mirrors, genuine Dark Burled Walnut wood trim and 17-inch chromed aluminum wheels.
The Performance Package ($8,000) includes all but a few of the previous features, plus the higher-tuned 292-hp V8, performance algorithm shifting, Magnetic Ride Control, and P245/50 H-rated tires on 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels.
The Platinum option ($4,795) is available only with the Premium Luxury or Performance Collections, and adds a power sunroof, DVD navigation, and other conveniences and trim enhancements.
Options include adaptive cruise control ($1,695), DVD-based navigation ($1,945), a power tilt/slide sunroof ($1,200), Lane Departure Warning, and 17-inch chromed wheels ($825).
Safety features that come standard on all models include six air bags, including a dual-depth front-passenger air bag. Anti-lock brakes and Brake Assist, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with all-speed traction control come standard. Child-safe rear door locks and a tire pressure monitor come standard. Lane Departure Warning and Side Blind Zone Alert are available on select models.
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