How much does the 2008 Cadillac DTS cost?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS has a starting MSRP of $43,175, ranging up to $48,175 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $43,175; Luxury I from $46,175; Luxury II from $46,675; Luxury III from $48,175.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Cadillac DTS?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Cadillac DTS have?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS offers up to 18.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Cadillac DTS tow?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Cadillac DTS come in?

The 2008 Cadillac DTS is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Cadillac DTS

4 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$43,175 – $48,175

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How much should you pay for the Cadillac DTS? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$43,175

Typical monthly

$855/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Cadillac DTS trims

Base
MSRP
$43,175
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
275 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
18.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Luxury I
MSRP
$46,175
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
275 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
6
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
18.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Luxury II
MSRP
$46,675
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
275 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
18.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Luxury III
MSRP
$48,175
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
275 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
18.8
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2008 Cadillac DTS trim specifications
Spec	Base	Luxury I	Luxury II	Luxury III
MSRP	$43,175	$46,175	$46,675	$48,175
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/23	15/23	15/23	15/23
Horsepower	275 hp	275 hp	275 hp	275 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft
Engine	4.6L V8 gas	4.6L V8 gas	4.6L V8 gas	4.6L V8 gas
Seating	5	6	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	18.8	18.8	18.8	18.8
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
Luxury Igas
Luxury IIgas
Luxury IIIgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
Luxury Iregular unleaded
Luxury IIregular unleaded
Luxury IIIregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseV8
Luxury IV8
Luxury IIV8
Luxury IIIV8
Displacement: Base4.6 L
Luxury I4.6 L
Luxury II4.6 L
Luxury III4.6 L
Horsepower: Base275 hp
Luxury I275 hp
Luxury II275 hp
Luxury III275 hp
Torque: Base295 lb-ft
Luxury I295 lb-ft
Luxury II295 lb-ft
Luxury III295 lb-ft
Transmission: Base4-speed automatic
Luxury I4-speed automatic
Luxury II4-speed automatic
Luxury III4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
Luxury Ifront wheel drive
Luxury IIfront wheel drive
Luxury IIIfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
Luxury ISedan
Luxury IISedan
Luxury IIISedan
Doors: Base4
Luxury I4
Luxury II4
Luxury III4
Seating: Base5
Luxury I6
Luxury II5
Luxury III5
Length: Base207.6 in
Luxury I207.6 in
Luxury II207.6 in
Luxury III207.6 in
Width: Base74.8 in
Luxury I74.8 in
Luxury II74.8 in
Luxury III74.8 in
Height: Base57.6 in
Luxury I57.6 in
Luxury II57.6 in
Luxury III57.6 in
Wheelbase: Base115.6 in
Luxury I115.6 in
Luxury II115.6 in
Luxury III115.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base18.8 cu ft
Luxury I18.8 cu ft
Luxury II18.8 cu ft
Luxury III18.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Base18.8 cu ft
Luxury I18.8 cu ft
Luxury II18.8 cu ft
Luxury III18.8 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,000 lbs
Luxury I1,000 lbs
Luxury II1,000 lbs
Luxury III1,000 lbs
Curb weight: Base4,009 lbs
Luxury I4,009 lbs
Luxury II4,009 lbs
Luxury III4,009 lbs
Fuel tank: Base18 gal
Luxury I18 gal
Luxury II18 gal
Luxury III18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base18
Luxury I18
Luxury II18
Luxury III18
City MPG: Base15
Luxury I15
Luxury II15
Luxury III15
Highway MPG: Base23
Luxury I23
Luxury II23
Luxury III23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	Luxury I	Luxury II	Luxury III
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	4.6 L	4.6 L	4.6 L	4.6 L
Horsepower	275 hp	275 hp	275 hp	275 hp
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	6	5	5
Length	207.6 in	207.6 in	207.6 in	207.6 in
Width	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in	74.8 in
Height	57.6 in	57.6 in	57.6 in	57.6 in
Wheelbase	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	4,009 lbs	4,009 lbs	4,009 lbs	4,009 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	18	18
City MPG	15	15	15	15
Highway MPG	23	23	23	23