2005 Cadillac STS: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $40,525 -$47,025
- Invoice: $37,486 -$43,498
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Cadillac STS. See if the 2005 Cadillac STS is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Cadillac STS |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | V6 |
| Arrival Date: | 11/08/2004 |
| Engine: | dohc V6 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 40,300 |
| Price as Tested: | 49,590 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1826 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 2094 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 268 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 46.817 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 15.93 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
Luxury Performance Pkg. (Multi-Driver Memory Seting, Power Adjustable Lumbar Heated/Ventilated Front Seats, Heated Wood Steering Wheel, Bose 5.1 Studio Surround Sound with In Dash 6 DVD Changer and Advance DVD Navigation, XM Satellite Radio, Rainsense Wipers, Homelink Garage Door Operner, Auto Dimming ISRV Mirror, 17-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor, Express Open/Close Sunroof, Rear Spoiler, Trunk Convenience Net), Performance Features (Limited Slip Differential,15-inch Performance Breaks, Premium ZF Steering Gear)
From the Back Seat
Mark Bilek
STS proves that the domestic manufacturers can compete with the best Europe has to offer. It is a dynamic sedan that is at home in the daily commute, getting groceries, and on twisty roads. Interior materials aren't perfect, but just about everything else is. Cadillac continues to impress.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Cadillac STS |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | V8 |
| Arrival Date: | 10/25/2004 |
| Engine: | dohc V8 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door sedan |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 46,800 |
| Price as Tested: | 58,560 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 1227 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 1440 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 213 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 14.06 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 15.15 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Major Options
1SF Luxury Performance Package (Multi-driver Memory Settings, Power Adjustable Lumbar, Heated/Ventilated Front Seats, Heated Rear Outboard Seats, Heated Wood Steering Wheel, Eucalyptus Wood Interior Trim, Bose 5.1 Studio Surround Sound With In-Dash 6-Disc DVD Changer, and Advanced DVD Navigation, XM Satellite Radio 1st 3 Months Included, Rainsense Wipers, HomeLink Garage Door Opener, Auto Dimming ISRV Mirror, High Intensity Discharge Headlamps, Intellibeam Auto Highbeam Control, Headlamp Washers, 17 Inch Polished Aluminum Wheels, Michelin P255/45R17 Rear V-Rated Tires, Tire Pressure Monitor, Magnetic Ride Control, Express Open/Close Sunroof, Rear Spoiler, Trunk Convenience Net, Limited Slip Differential, 17 Inch Performance Brakes, Performance Cooling Package)
From the Back Seat
Chuck Giametta
As per stated, though does STS impress with its dynamic qualities? V8 performance is impressive, but the rest of the picture is pretty ordinary--and overpriced.
Rick Cotta
My overall impression is that this should have been the next-generation CTS--at a carryover price. As is, it's ridiculously expensive for what you get, especially when compared to its CTS sibling.
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