If you're on the lookout for a performance-inspired luxury midsize sedan, the new Cadillac CTS might be the best pick for you. The CTS offers seating for five, enough power to satisfy any speed-junky, and high-tech safety features to boot. With a base MSRP of $46,495 to $86,495 fully loaded and built to excite, you'll want to explore these four reasons to look out for the unparalleled 2018 Cadillac CTS. Punchy Turbocharged Engine The 2018 CTS is available with four ready-for-action engines under the hood: a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a turbocharger, a stock 3.6-liter six-cylinder, the twin-turbocharged stock-six, and a big, beefy supercharged 6.2-liter V8. The most popular choice is the twin-turbocharged V6, which puts out plenty of power for a more thrilling acceleration that's highly competitive in its class. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the supercharger powers the performance-oriented CTS-V to 60 mph in as little as 3.7-seconds with a top speed of 200 mph. more Athletic Handling The sporty 2018 CTS is an excellent choice when it comes to handling. Rated among the best-performing luxury sedans, the CTS has cornering prowess not matched by many competitors. This Cadillac shows off its agility and stays poised on curvy roads with responsive steering and plenty of grip. For outwitting the road, the CTS-V pushes the limits and displays impressively athletic handling. And don't worry about sacrificing a comfortable ride; this caddy settles down for a smooth, secure ride even over rough roads, making the front-wheel-drive CTS the perfect car for long-distance cruising. Great Safety Features This distinctive sedan by Cadillac earned excellent crash test ratings, too. In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tests, the CTS received a full five stars in every category. Loaded standard with safety gear such as a rearview camera and rear parking sensors, upper-level trims feature advanced safety technology such as forward collision warning, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and so much more. The CTS's Safety Alert Seat vibrates to alert you when one of the other safety systems senses danger, such as drifting into the other traffic lane or heading towards objects while parking. State-of-the-Art Tech Features Fitted with quite a few innovative high-tech features, the CTS offers Cadillac's next generation CUE infotainment system, new for 2018 and standard with every model. The new CUE provides cloud-based elements such as the navigation app with live traffic updates, nearby fuel prices, and parking information. The CTS features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with crisp visuals and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, that respond quickly to voice recognition and touch inputs. Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications technology, which communicates information to other similarly equipped vehicles on the road, is also available standard on the 2018 models. This progressive technology enables the CTS to collect and analyze data and warn drivers of hazards up ahead, allowing more time to react to potentially dangerous conditions. The 2018 Cadillac CTS is no ordinary domestic performance sedan. Take a test drive of this detailed winner at your local Cadillac dealer today. " 2014 Cadillac CTS " by Automotive Rhythms is licensed by CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
A dealership demonstration vehicle, also known as a demo car, is a like-new vehicle that’s only been driven by dealership owners, their families, and employees. In most instances, the odometer only reaches between 2,000 and 6,000 miles, but since the vehicle hasn’t technically been sold, it still qualifies as a new vehicle. The good news is that savvy buyers can get a great deal on one of these vehicles, essentially purchasing a new car at an attractive discount. If you’re a serious bargain hunter, a demo car is definitely worth a look. Indifference If you love modern vehicular amenities but you also just see vehicles as a way to get from here to there, your general indifference will serve you well. Unlike new cars, you won’t have the option to choose different trims, colors, or anything else for that matter. But with these lack of choices comes savings, and if you look around, you should find a car that meets nearly all of your needs. That said, dealership owners are far more likely to drive a fully loaded model than a bare-bones, entry-level vehicle. more Warranty Unlike some used cars or leased cars, a demo car still has a warranty when you buy it. Depending on the make, this is usually somewhere between 3 years, 36,000 miles all the way up to 5 years, 60,000 miles. With this warranty still in place, you can save on repairs and maintenance if something should go wrong with the vehicle. However, it’s important to note that these warranties start with the odometer at zero, so the trade-off for a lower price is that you won’t have the warranty for as long. Save Cash Perhaps the number one reason to buy a demo car is that you can save tons of cash. Generally speaking, you can get a discount of 25 cents to 40 cents for every mile on the odometer. For example, a demo car that has 2,000 miles could net you savings of $500 to $800. It may not seem like much at first, but in the grand scheme of things, this is worth at least one or two car loan payments, while also freeing up cash for other things. Improved Condition Some dealers also give demo cars to customers to let them test drive it for a day or two. Because these drivers are on the hook for any damage they cause, this means they drive them lightly. In addition, dealers want to keep these vehicles in top mechanical condition so they create a better impression. This means a well-maintained vehicle for you, regardless of how many miles it’s been driven. When you’re searching for a new vehicle, don’t pay full price when you don’t have to. Instead, ask the dealership if it has any demo cars for sale. After a test drive, you’re sure to find that these cars have everything you want at a price you’ll love.
While you might be looking forward to considering all the models and trim options available at your Chevrolet dealership, there's one important thing you have to figure out before you can even start looking: your budget. Before you head to the dealership, learn the steps you need to take to set your budget for your next Chevy. more Determine Your Income and Expenses The first step to setting your budget is finding out what your income and expenses are. To determine your income, simply look at your last few paycheck stubs and see what you take home after taxes. Your expenses will include items like mortgage or rent, utility bills, loan payments, and groceries. Once you've accounted for all of your regular expenses, add them up and subtract that number from your income. This tells you what you have available to put toward a monthly payment. Don't Get Focused on the Sticker Price While the sticker price of the vehicle is important, you don't want to focus solely on it because there's more that goes into the total cost of your new vehicle than just the sticker price. You also need to include title and registration fees, sales tax, miscellaneous dealership fees, and optional items, like warranties. Come Up With a Comfortable Monthly Payment Chances are good you'll be budgeting for a car loan. If so, you need to decide how much of your monthly income you want to go to your car loan payment. The general rule of thumb is that you should devote between 10 and 20 percent of your monthly income toward your new vehicle. Therefore, if you make $2,000 a month, you can allocate between $200 and $400 toward your monthly car payment. If you have a lot of debt and don't want to strain yourself, there's another calculation you can use to determine how much monthly payment you can afford. For this calculation, add up all of your monthly debt. Then subtract that number from 36 percent of your monthly income. For example, if your income is $2,000 a month and you have $600 a month in regular debt, you can afford a monthly car payment of $120. Provide a Sizeable Down Payment A down payment is the initial amount of money you provide for your new vehicle. The larger you can make your down payment, the better, because your loan will cost you less over time. First, the more you can put down means the less you have to finance, which also means the fewer payments you'll have to make. Second, you're likely to get a lower interest rate if you have a large down payment. Try to have 20 percent of the vehicle's total cost as your down payment. Also, don't forget you can trade in your old car and use that money as part of your down payment. Once you follow these steps to discover what your budget is for your next Chevy, you can head to your dealership and find the perfect vehicle that you know you can afford.
