Reviews: The 2004 Cadillac CTS
By Alex Smith
The Cadillac CTS for 2004
Made in UNITED STATES for Cadillac, the CTS for 2004 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $30,650 USD with a invoice price of $28,351 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V engine is rated at 18 - 19 miles/gallon city and 26 - 28 miles/gallon highway out of a 17.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The CTS retails for $30,650 USD with a invoice price of $28,351 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $695 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The CTS comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3568 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
CTS Dimensions
In 2004 the CTS has an overall length of 190.10 inches and a width of 70.60 inches. It sits a total of 56.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the CTS a turning radius of 35.50 inches. It uses 225/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 113.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Driver Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, Vehicle Stability Control System, Genuine Wood Trim, CD Changer, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Black Raven, Blue Chip, Cashmere, Light Platinum, Red Line, Silver Green, Silver Smoke, White Diamond with interior choices of Ebony Leather Interior, Light Gray and Ebony Leather Interior, Light Neutral Leather Interior. The CTS seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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