Cadillac STS
Overall Score - 8.3 (Very Good)
The STS delivers American luxury and comfort in a sport sedan package - and one that most critics feel comes close to matching the best of its luxury performance car competitors. If you're in the market for a luxury, sporty sedan, you should also consider the highly rated Infiniti M, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E Class.
The majority of reviewers say the 2007 Cadillac STS offers fine performance, even coming close to the high standards set by leaders in the very competitive luxury sedan segment. MSN says the STS is "a sound alternative for those wanting a solidly built sports-luxury sedan with an accent on good old-fashioned American car luxury," but Automobile Magazine says "The STS is a nice car rather than a great one."
The 2007 Cadillac STS is a four-door, five-passenger luxury sedan available with a V6 or a V8 engine. The Chicago Tribune claims, "Cadillac boasts STS is as nimble as a BMW 5-Series. But to make good on that boast, you have to equip the STS properly. The package must include V-8, AWD, 18-inch Michelin radials designed for optimum handling and Magnetic Ride Control"
The STS is priced squarely in the middle of the luxury car pack, which includes top European competitors such as the BMW 5-Series, Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6, and the Japanese flagships Lexus GS and Infiniti M. Edmunds says "priced more like a smaller premium-badged car, the STS would seem to represent a good value. Of course, that would only be true if this Caddy could comfortably compete with cars like the E-Class." Automobile Magazine agrees, suggesting that the STS "will have to slug it out with cheaper cars, such as the excellent Chrysler 300."
According to IntelliChoice, the 2007 Cadillac STS receives a "poor" overall value rating, based on its five-year cost of ownership compared to others in its class.
STS Performance - 8.5 (Very Good)
The majority of experts agree that both engine options of the 2007 Cadillac STS provides solid performance for its class. Motor Week calls it "every inch the factory-sanctioned hot-rod." continue
STS Exterior - 8.1 (Very Good)
The Cadillac STS was introduced in 2004, as a replacement to the Seville. It features a square-jaw front-end dominated by large chrome mesh intakes that allow it to take in air for the supercharger. Most reviewers are pleased with its design. continue
STS Interior - 7.7 (Good)
Edmunds liked the premium look of the Cadillac STS, which has "Plenty of handsomely stitched leather and fillets of wood trim fill the cabin." Most reviewers find the interior of the STS polished and luxurious, with a few criticisms of the design materials. continue
STS Safety - 7.8 (Good)
The Cadillac STS was introduced in 2004, as a replacement to the Seville. It features a square-jaw front-end dominated by large chrome mesh intakes that allow it to take in air for the supercharger. Most reviewers are pleased with its design. continue
STS Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2007 Cadillac STS reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Cadillac offers warranty coverage on all of its cars, including a four-year/50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty. continue
