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2008 Cadillac DTS

4 trims · Sedan

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$11,990

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $43,175 – $48,175

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

Not rated

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Cadillac DTS for sale

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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 2026-08-23). 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

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

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2008 Cadillac DTS FAQ

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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $11,990.
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.