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2009 Cadillac DTS
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Review and specifications

2009 Cadillac DTS

The DTS is a large, front-wheel-drive luxury sedan. Its 275-hp, 4.6-liter V8 is smooth and powerful, and works well with the four-speed automatic. Interior space is generous, with a roomy back seat and an enormous trunk. A six-passenger version, featuring a front bench seat, is available. However handling is not agile, and braking is unimpressive. The ride is comfortable, but can become buoyant at speed. The interior is quiet. Fit and finish were improved over the DeVille sedan it replaced, but some flaws seem out of place for this class. The 2011 model year was its last.

Market value
$4,475
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Ultra luxury cars
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,475
Retail value range
$4,475 - $4,475
Original MSRP range
$46,280 - $54,230
Trade-in range
$1,530 - $1,530

Ratings

Road test score
75/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
15 MPG
EPA highway
23 MPG
EPA combined
18 MPG
Tested city
11 MPG
Tested highway
28 MPG
Tested overall
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,275
Cruising range
315 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
7.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
145 ft
Avoidance speed
50.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
208 in
Width
75 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
116 in
Weight
4,085 lb
Maximum load
1,095 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
29 in
Luggage
4+3+0

Brand context

About Cadillac

Cadillac is primarily a luxury brand, selling quieter and higher-tech variants of Chevrolet vehicles. Its SUV line spans from compact options up to the enormous Escalade. Several boldly designed EV models have excellent range, quick acceleration, and fast charging speeds. There’s also the V-Series, a line of performance versions available for several vehicles, which can compete with the best sports sedans from Europe. Most models are available with excellent driver assistance tech, including GM’s Super Cruise. New car reliability across the brand is average. Several new models are Consumer Reports recommended for their interior quality, comfort, and fit and finish. We also recommend some of the brand’s used models.

Vehicle ID: 7929 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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