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Cadillac STS
2011 Cadillac STS
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$47,280
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Lexus GS
2020 Lexus GS
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$51,395
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Overview

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
3.5L V6 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
18.4 ft³

Photos

Cadillac STS
2008-2011 Cadillac STS Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Cadillac STS Steering Wheel
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Lexus GS
2016-2020 Lexus GS Three Quarter Rear Left Side View
2016-2020 Lexus GS Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
3.5L V6 Gas
Horsepower
302 hp @ 6300 rpm
311 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque
272 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,973 lbs
3,726 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
23 MPG
City
18 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
306 miles
348 miles
Cruising Range Highway
459 miles
487.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
196.7 in
192.1 in
Height
57.6 in
57.3 in
Max Width
72.6 in
72.4 in
Front Width
61.8 in
62 in
Rear Width
62.3 in
62.6 in
Wheelbase
116.4 in
112.2 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.6 in
42.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.6 in
57.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.6 in
54.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.3 in
36.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.9 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.4 in
55.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
54.1 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.8 ft³
18.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.9 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P235/50VR17
P235/45VR18
Rear Tire
P235/50VR17
P235/45VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Liquid Platinum
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Smoky Granite Mica

Standard Interior Materials

  • Cashmere, Nuance Leather seating surfaces
  • Ebony, Nuance Leather seating surfaces
  • Light Gray, Nuance Leather seating surfaces
  • Black, Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Chateau, Leather-Trimmed Seats
  • Flaxen, Leather-Trimmed Seats

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Gas Engine
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Short Term California
3 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
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