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Available Features for the Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Base 3.0 | Luxury 3.0 | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V |
| Engines | ||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||
| Tires | ||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||
| Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | ||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | ||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||
| Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Gas Guzzler Tax | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||
| Includes CD player. | ||||||
| Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | ||||||
| Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||||
| Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | ||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||
| In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||||
| Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||
| Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||
| LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | ||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||
| Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||
| Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||
| Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | ||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | ||||||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | ||||||
| Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | ||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||||||
| Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||
| Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||||||
| Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||
| Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | ||||||
Option Package Contents
Carbon Black Package
Recaro performance seats
Carbon Black Package
Recaro performance seats
Recaro performance seats
Recaro performance seats
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