2009 Cadillac STS vs 2009 Chrysler 300

2009 Cadillac STS

2009 Chrysler 300

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4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SA

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SA	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SB	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD w/1SA	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD w/1SB	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD w/1SC	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V8 AWD w/1SG	15	22	$52,964	$56,345
STS 4-Door Sedan V8 RWD w/1SE	15	24	$52,964	$56,345
STS 4-Door Sedan V8 RWD w/1SG	15	24	$52,964	$56,345
STS-V 4-Door Sedan	13	19	$76,069	$81,795

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4-Door Sedan 300C AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
300 4-Door Sedan 300C AWD	16	25	$36,324	$39,175
300 4-Door Sedan 300C Hemi Executive RWD	16	25	$34,468	$37,135
300 4-Door Sedan 300C Hemi RWD	16	25	$34,468	$37,135
300 4-Door Sedan 300C SRT8 RWD	13	19	$40,861	$44,160
300 4-Door Sedan LX RWD	18	26	$24,794	$26,665
300 4-Door Sedan Limited AWD	17	25	$34,368	$37,025
300 4-Door Sedan Limited RWD	17	25	$32,270	$34,720
300 4-Door Sedan Touring	18	26	$25,168	$26,915
300 4-Door Sedan Touring AWD	17	25	$29,886	$32,100
300 4-Door Sedan Touring Executive RWD	17	25	$27,916	$29,935
300 4-Door Sedan Touring RWD	17	25	$27,916	$29,935
300 4-Door Sedan Touring Signature AWD	17	25	$29,886	$32,100
300 4-Door Sedan Touring Signature RWD	17	25	$27,916	$29,935

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,034

$36,324

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,845

$39,175

Monthly Payment Estimate

$781 / month

$653 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Cadillac STS isn’t a standout for looks, but you’ll appreciate the way it drives.

Still turning heads after five years on the road, the 2009 Chrysler 300 is one of the kings of cool in the large sedan market.

TCC Likes

Crisp handling plus a smooth ride, thanks to Magnetic Ride Control
Powerful, fuel-efficient V-6
World-class performance from STS-V

Incomparably cool yet elegant styling
Classy interior feel
Features galore

TCC Dislikes

Stark instrument-panel design
Interior materials
Lack of ample backseat space

Choppy, stiff ride
Rear legroom is scarce
ABS is optional

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Large

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

55.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

106.6

Second Leg Room (in)

38.3

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

59.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

38.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.3

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

116.4

120.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

30.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

196.7

196.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

58.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

15.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 1.3

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.0

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.90

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.2

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.9

38.9

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

SGC

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P235/50SR17

P225/60R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QKP

TRS

Front Tire Size

P235/50SR17

P225/60R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QKP

TRS

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4125

4280

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.9

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

625

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

272 @ 5200

398 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LLT

EZD

Displacement

3.6L/220

5.7L/345

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

302 @ 6300

370 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas V8

Fuel System

MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.19

Trans Order Code

MX7

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac STS

Chrysler 300

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Touring

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.94

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.3

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Touring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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