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2016 Cadillac CTS-V Priced At $83,995, Order Books Now Open

The wait is over, CTS-V fans: Cadillac dealers in the U.S. have officially opened their order books for the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V.

The 640 hp sedan, which out muscles both the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and the BMW M5, will go on sale in late summer and you’ll be asked to lay down $83,995 for the privilege. Yes, it’s significantly more expensive than before. But you’re getting 640 supercharged horses, a better interior, a fast-shifting 8-speed transmission, gorgeous looks and a 200 mph top speed.

While that’s more than what customers may be used to paying, the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V still undercuts the vaunted Bimmer ($93,600) by $9,605 and the über-Benz ($102,625) by an incredible $18,630.

“V-Series represents the pinnacle of Cadillac, a brand that now makes drivers’ cars at the highest level,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “V-Series matches or overtakes the finest cars in this elite class, while being more accessible.”

The CTS-V launch will be staggered behind the ATS-V, which hits Cadillac dealers later this spring.

So, to recap: You can get a Cadillac that hits 0-60 mph in a slurpy-spilling 3.7 seconds and tops out at 200 mph for just $13,660 more than a 2015 CTS Vsport Premium ($70,335).

While many potential CTS-V owners can surely afford the extra outlay for either one of the German sedans, Cadillac has priced its super-sedan extremely competitively and we’d be very surprised if it doesn’t steal a few E and M buyers in the process.

We think de Nysschen summed it up nicely when he said: “to the Germanmobile fanboys out there, your worst nightmare has arrived.”

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  1. The price is good but now the problem is other, no the own product.

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  2. The price is way under the BMW and Benz models. This will buy them some forgiveness on any short comings until the major revamp takes care of that in the near future.

    The price and performance will not be matched.

    Some want to toss the Hellcat in here but the CTS will be able to use all of its power where as the Hellcats computer has to dial out much since it just does not have all the trick parts to put it done. Plus it is still a Dodge.

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    1. Unfortunately for most of us, the 20k price increase will eliminate many of us from purchases. As an organization, this price increase will help Cadillac. Higher profits and exclusivity go a long way, especially in the long-term.

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      1. Thank you for seeing the big picture.

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    2. Are you talking about an update or a redesign and when?

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      1. I expect upgrades short term starting next year and full replacement at a point around 2020. Johann stated that part of the $12 Billion will replace the CTS and ATS as they are. These are the last of these two models and will go to the CT name and be all new.

        When they say they are going to have new models replacements for these are also included.

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  3. I wonder will current ctsv owners opt for an atsv? I know they are going towards a new segment but a 20K jump is a jump regardless. Even though the jump is deserved since it’s bigger, more refined, more powerful. Hopefully this is the car that really stamps cadillac in people’s head as a world class manufacturer

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  4. While we all know competitive pricing won’t necessarily translate to instant sales in and of itself in this class of vehicles, it’s good to have confidence in the prestige and capability of this Caddy! We have no doubt this car should be just as good as its German and Japanese rivals, with the added bonus of a few extra grand in the customers’ pocket!

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  5. If you want a better and more exclusive car you do not lower your price.

    I expect that this will not be the last price jump.

    The key to Cadillac’s future is they will not be a car everyone can afford. But that is the point. Lower volume, higher profits better quality car and more excluisive image.

    the fact is if they do this car right most of us here should be eliminated as new buyers.

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  6. Where is the lighter coupe with the 7 speed manual? Cheque in hand…

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  7. This isnt a car for the general public . its for the 1tenth of 1% that will buy it . Jay Leno for sure will own one for his stable . There is a YouTube vidoe on the car , and the handling is far better than others in the field . I for one will be checking this car out this summer at the Local 602’s union picnic ! =)

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  8. I love my 08 CTS in Sunburnt Orange. I hate the limited color choices of 2016. Why can’t we use Camaro colors as COPA options? An aftermarket custom paint job will add $15k to the price and then the M5 looks good as it has more color options.

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  9. Does it really matter what price they ask for??? Nobody is buying the regular CTS for $60,000, I doubt anybody will buy this one for $86,000.

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