Cadillac recently announced it would price the all-new 2016 CT6 sedan at a mere bargain-sounding $54,490 to start. Though, we weren’t clued in on what that price would all include other than the 2.0-liter LTG turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive.
The brand has spilled all, however, as the official Cadillac website has launched the 2016 Cadillac CT6 configurator complete with standard features, pricing and options.
If the $54,490 starting price sounds like a bargain, that’s because it seems is truly is. Standard feature listings show amenities aren’t exactly plentiful. Highlights include a 10.2-inch infotainment system with the latest version of CUE, Bose premium audio system, wireless charing, OnStar 4G LTE and 18-inch wheels.
But, even when selecting the base engine, the value proposition quickly climbs. For $4,900 more, the features list grows immensely to include the following:
- 19-inch aluminum wheels with ultra-bright machined finish and Pearl Nickel pockets
- Bose 10-speaker surround sound system
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- Concierge Lighting
- Heated steering wheel
At this “luxury” trim, rear-seat infotainment, the exclusive Bose Panaray sound system and Quad-zone climate control are also available.
And, of course, we decided to spec out our very own 2016 Cadillac CT6. That meant choosing the 3.0-liter twin-turbo LGW V6 engine with all-wheel drive, and the “Platinum” trim, good for grand total of $91,145 when selecting the additional ground effects package and flush-mounted spoiler.
Overall, it seems Cadillac may have really hit a sweet spot with content, and a good price point. While the base model may not impress, stepping up merely one trim offers a compelling package the 2016 CT6’s direct competitors will be hard-pressed to match.
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Well now I know what I’m doing for an hour when I get home tonight
Marvelous car but Caddy must be go better yet………….
Where are the wheels from the dare greatly ad? And I wish cadillac didn’t offer those basic wheels. It makes it look like a cts
nvm, those 20″ wheels are available under the premium luxury trim not on the platinum
Unfortunately, this is a disappointment, to me at least. To the extent the CT6 is now off my short list.
Where are all the beautiful open-pore woods they were showing? Why do you get stuck with that cheap ugly black plastic center console unless you upgrade all the way to Platinum? Is that some kind of punishment?
Maybe I’m exaggerating, but I cannot imagine paying nearly $70,000 and seeing that every day. And what about the base models without wood on the dashboard? Is that really the same black plastic right in front of you? I simply can’t imagine.
Not to mention the fact that the lower trim levels seem to have better-looking wood than the Platinum models. There is no way to win.
Maybe this is just a day one glitch, but these choices seem perplexing to me.
I would love to see a optional split rear seat with a stationary armrest like the S-class can get. I guess Cadillac is saving that for the CT8. Otherwise I am very impressed with this cars option list and I could careless about a passenger side auto dimming mirror lol.
I see the CT8 will start at $100k and have a longer more Elmeraj body shape than the CT6….the CT6 just looks the other Cadillacs in the lineup…..I see the Omega platform needs small adjustments in body design…..looking like a big ATS/CTS…. just says NOT A FLAGSHIP.
Flagship means different things to different people as some think Cadillac’s CT6 should look distinctive and different from the other cars in the live; but who does this as does the top car from Mercedes or BMW look different from lower rank cars and the answer is no. What makes Cadillac’s CT6 special is the technology under the sheetmetal used to assemble the CT6 as this is a car about the same size as a Lexus LS sedan while weighing almost 1,000 lbs. less as this is flagship technology.
the CT6 is not a flagship
You are right, it is not a flagship nor is it meant to be. We all know there is a CT8 on the way.