The 2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 4.6L V8 DOHC 32-valve engine which outputs 275 hp @
6000 rpm and is paired with 4-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury has cargo capacity of 532 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1818 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitor It has 17'' machined alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has Yes. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 300 N.m of torque and a top speed of 239 km/h. The 2009 Cadillac DTS Luxury accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and hits quarter mile at 15.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.8 L/100km in the city and 8.7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 55,490
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 4,577
$ 6,223
$ 7,207
Clean
$ 4,163
$ 5,661
$ 6,553
Average
$ 3,334
$ 4,538
$ 5,245
Rough
$ 2,505
$ 3,414
$ 3,937
Smooth and silken throughout, the 2009 Cadillac DTS suggests motoring from an earlier, more elegant era. Ride quality approaches genteel most of the time, but that translates to a reduced feeling of precision and security when the pavement turns rough. Despite an indisputably soft suspension, the DTS is far less floaty than might be expected and body lean in corners is tolerable. The steering, however, delivers a noticeable disconnect between driver and road. Expect utterly smooth response from the standard V8, with near-seamless shifts from the automatic transmission and virtually no delay in passing or merging with traffic. Except for a tiny vibration at idle, the DTS is ultra-quiet.
Northstar V8 Engine and Hydra-MaticThe Northstar V8 is well known for smooth running and energetic response to the gas pedal, helped by unobtrusive shifts from GM's Hydra-Matic transmission.Optional Front Split Bench SeatEven if many shoppers may not particularly want one, it's refreshing to know that a six-passenger sedan still exists on the market.
Dual-firmness seats provide plenty of travel, while the instrument panel is lower and farther forward. Normally seating five passengers, the DTS promises abundant front-seat space that lets occupants stretch out on comfortable, well-cushioned upholstery. Rear-seat space is no less bountiful, but the hard center seatback curtails comfort. The glovebox is a long reach and items fall out easily. Analog gauges are easy to read, augmented by a small digital speedometer. Visibility is good, despite wide rear pillars and a high back shelf. Many controls and buttons are difficult to decipher, so owners must consult the manual.
Cadillac-signature styling ties the 2009 DTS to the DeVilles of the past, as well as to the company's present and future. Details were developed to fall into line with other current Cadillac models, such as the CTS and STS. Front-end sheetmetal and the egg-crate grille, and the rear quarter and decklid, including the vertically-shaped LED taillamps, are new, and Intellibeam automatic high-beam headlamps are now standard. Cadillac calls the DTS styling "more architectural" and "linear" and, according to the company, body gaps are tighter than ever, within one millimeter between hood and fender and less than two millimeters between taillamps and decklid.
Safety items top the list of standard features, including four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) and traction control, roof-rail side-curtain airbags and front-seat side-impact thorax airbags. A factory-installed Adaptive Remote Start system includes a personalization provision. The 17-inch tires are mounted to machined aluminum wheels, and leather upholstery, automatic dual-zone climate control, folding power mirrors, a CD player with MP3 capability and GM's OnStar assistance system are standard.
Although the 2009 Cadillac DTS is offered in a single trim level, option groups can add extra features. The Performance Package includes the 292-horsepower high-output V8 engine, performance algorithm shifting, Magnetic Ride Control and 18-inch tires on machined aluminum wheels. Option Package Luxury I includes front and rear parking assist sensors, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, heated windshield-washer nozzles, brake assist and four-channel StabiliTrak stability control. Radar-based adaptive speed control provides audible and visual alerts. Additional options include a moonroof, DVD navigation system, power rear sunshade and color-keyed grille.
In standard form, the Northstar LD8 4.6-liter dual-overhead-cam V8 develops 275 horsepower and is matched with a Hydra-Matic four-speed transmission. A higher-output, higher-revving Northstar L37 V8 is available with the Performance Package – rated at nearly 300 horsepower but yielding less torque than the LD8.4.6-liter V8 275 horsepower @ 6000 rpm 295 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4400 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/234.6-liter V8 High Output292 horsepower @ 6300 rpm288 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/22
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the 2009 Cadillac DTS range from just over $ 46,000 for the base car to as much as $ 65,000 for a loaded Platinum Series. Other luxury makes in the price range include the new Volvo S80, the Lexus GS 350 and, at the high end, the Jaguar XJ8. To be sure you make your best deal, check the Fair Purchase Price to see what the DTS actually sells for in your area. Compared to the Volvo and Jaguar, the DTS holds its own in the areas of resale and residual value. However, when compared to the Lexus, the DTS falls far behind.
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Cadillac's history can be traced back to the beginning of the 18th century. Although coaches, horse riding or walking were the favorite means of locomotion during those times and no cars had been yet made, it's important to trace the brand to its origins. The genesis of Cadillac as it is widely known today began in 1701, when a group of French explorers led by Le Sieur Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac traveled to the northern parts of the US and established Ville d'Etroit. The settling would ultimately come to be known as Detroit, a flourishing industrial city, teeming with car plants and foundries.
However, Sir Cadillac would not have any connection to the future of the Cadillac car workshops. Its actual beginnings can be traced to the mid 19th century, when a boy named Henry Martyn Leland was born. Leland grew up on a farm near Barton, Vermont, where he received a solid working-education that taught him the importance of doing a job properly, regardless of its importance.
The farm-training he received, combined with his penchant for improving working methods, led to his growth as an engineer. However, Cadillac would not yet emerge as an automobile brand. By 1890, Leland had founded his own company in partnership with Robert C. Faulconer and Norton, after having convinced the former of the city's need for machine shops. The company's area of expertise was gear grinding and the development of special tools.
Soon after the company received general credit for the quality of the products it marketed and Leland had asserted himself as a talented engineer, the shift from steam-powered vehicles to gasoline-powered ones was made. Following the work of the visionary Daimler and Benz in Europe, a man named Ransom Eli Olds from Michigan teamed up with a group of investors under a firm called Olds Gasoline Engine Works. Their main objective was to build a gasoline-powered engine to be fitted on the chassis of a vehicle.
The project was a success but the resulting product was flawed: the gears in the transmission were too loud. Olds turned to Leland and Faulconer for help. The two entered a straight competition against the Dodge brothers who were also supplying engines for Olds. Although Leland's ultimately developed 10.25 Hp engine was better than that of Dodge, Olds turned it down due to the high car sales his company registered at the time. Basically, there was no need for a new engine.
Still, Leland's engine would soon come to use. Shortly after Olds' refusal of using the newly designed engine, Leland was looked up by two men concerning the liquidation of a company that had previously built cars. Its name was the Detroit Automobile Company and had been initially reorganized by Henry Ford, who left shortly after the company began crumbling again. Leland persuaded the investors to stay in business, convincing them of the utility and importance of the automobile industry in the near future.
With an engine already designed, Leland and Faulconer were brought in and the company adopted the name of Cadillac, that of the explorer that had founded the city over two centuries ago. The Cadillac coat of arms was adopted as the company's new logo and the baby-firm would still receive international recognition for its automobiles.
Leland's engines had already garnered appreciation and were some of the most accurately built units of the time. In fact, not only the engines were reliable and built with pinpoint precision, but they were also highly versatile, successfully catering for the need of interchangeability. This feature has earned Cadillac the Dewer Trophy, being the first time when such an award was handed to an American automobile manufacturer.
Later on, Cadillac would be part of a larger entity, the General Motors company, then run by William Crapo Durant - who paid $ 4.5M in cash for Leland's company to merge with GM. From that point on, several models would be developed and enter production by Leland's departure in 1917.
The Brougham, Fleetwood, Deville and the Eldorado are some of the most famous models build by the GM's prodigious branch. Its accomplishments vary from speed breaking records on American territory to engineering improvements that were a premiere for the automotive world. For example, Cadillac introduced the revolutionary electrical lighting and ignition Delco system as standard equipment on their cars, as well as boasting the world's first independent front suspension on its entire line of automobiles in 1934.
Closed cooling systems, electronic injection systems and catalytic converters are also among the long list of first-to-have-done things introduced by Cadillac in the US. Despite the low reception of the brand in Europe, Cadillac remains one of the great classics overseas, still boasting a privileged status among American car producers. After all, it's a brand deeply rooted in nobility grounds.
2009 Cadillac DTS Consumer Reviews
peltdetrital, 01/07/2010
2009 DTS Review
Overall, I like my 2009 DTS. It has a good warranty coverage and is a good riding car. I traded in a 2000 Deville for this 2009 DTS. Quality of interior material of my 2009 DTS, although good, is a step down from the quality of material in the 2000 Deville. My 2009 DTS cabin is not as quiet as was the 2000 Deville. Front headrests in the 2009 DTS are rigid, positioned awkwardly, and obstructs rear view when backing up. 2009 DTS gas mileage is poor and the bucket seats are not comfortable for a big man. Other than the aforementioned issues, everything else seems to be okay.
condenseused, 11/06/2010
New 2009
We traded an 06 DTS for an 09 with 985 miles. We enjoyed the 06 so much we couldn't resist the opportunity to buy an almost new one at about 16K below the sticker price. As with the 06, we are not disappointed. Few cars offer the comfortable, quiet performance of the DTS. An aging design, but like a fine wine, it seems to improve each year!
onlookerbolham, 05/08/2014
As good as anything from Europe
I am a Cadillac fan.
The DTS that we have now rides as well as anything from Europe, is very smooth and powerful.
It has more features and options than a sensible person needs.
The Bose system is top of the line.
Styling is a matter of opinion.
I think it is a pretty car.
The interior is very luxurious.
servicesdicing, 08/03/2011
Great 2009 DTS
I purchased my 2009 DTS with 29K.
I have owned it for a year.
I average 20K miles yearly.
The car has held up well.
It is a fun comfortable, fast, and pretty car.
This is my 12th caddy.
I have owned four new caddys and eight used ones.
The used caddys offer the best savings from depreciation.
I usaually purchase 2- 3 year old caddys.
I put 50K miles on my new caddys and usually average 130K on my used caddys.
interestrigil, 10/13/2019
2010 Cadillac DTS
"True American car"
The dts is the best up to date 2010 car out there. One of the smoothest cars and powerful engines massage in the chair is a plus heated cooled seats and steering wheel. You feel safe driving in the dts.
pulsestreese, 04/21/2019
2008 Cadillac DTS
"Great car"
Bought 10 years old with 19,400 miles. Reliable and great ride.
silverbasil, 03/25/2019
2009 Cadillac DTS
"Great Car for Long Trips"
My Cadillac has been perfect for me. It's a 2009 DTS with all the bells and whistles. Wonderful car to drive on the highway. Very smooth, soft ride.
very low road noise. What I don't understand is why Cadillac's depreciate so much so fast. Mine has only 40,000 miles on it. Yet, you look at the blue book value, and it's 1/5th of what I paid! Why do they depreciate so much?
Magnasteer variable assist rack and pinion steering
Rear Suspension
Rear independent suspension
Spare Tire
Compact spare tire
Suspension Category
Luxury tuning suspension
Suspension Self-Levelling
Auto load levelling suspension
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire pressure monitor
Wheel Type
17'' machined alloy wheels
Wheel Type (Option)
17'' chrome alloy wheels
Critics Reviews
2006 Cadillac DTS For the 2006 model year, Cadillac's DeVille has morphed into the DTS. The 2006 Cadillac DTS represents more than just a change to the current Cadillac three-letter naming convention.
2006 Cadillac DTS Pricing The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is the "sticker price" for this vehicle, including optional equipment, when it was new. The price range for the 2006 Cadillac DTS is $ 4,200 - $ 9,200.
Motor Trend reviews the 2006 Cadillac DTS where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety. Find local 2006 Cadillac DTS prices online.
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