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2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$36,350
2 listings nationwide

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2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$11,603
9 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD

Buick is getting set to reinvigorate its brand with a whole new lineup for 2006, so 2005 will be the last year for the full-size Park Avenue sedan. This luxury sedan has seat for six ...

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2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
A. Lessels Preview:

The 2011 Cadillac DTS lives on and offers up many of the same features that marked its debut in limousine form for the second inauguration of President George Herbert Walker Bush in 20...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
10
Hazel writes:
I Want a Newer Model ,low mileages.
Power Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave better.
"More room"
Value Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave better.
"Newer Model."
Would Buy Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave better.
"More room"
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20
Guru5F6S6 writes:
both are good. Ihave driven buick park avenues ultra and want another.
Back Seats Ranked 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra FWD worse.
"none"
Family Car Ranked 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra FWD worse.
"none"
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10
Hazel writes:
Nice Car
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD better.
"Newer Model"
Would Buy Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD better.
"Bigger Car."
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2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
30
Patricia writes:
I ordered a2008 Cadillac DTS, drove it for 12 years, had 61,451 miles on it, foolishly traded it in on a Linco...
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Tony writes:
Slightly ahead of the Town Car and almost the same comfort and cargo capacity
Value Ranked 2011 Lincoln Town Car better.
"The ride and the mileage on ours have been better"
Would Buy Ranked 2011 Lincoln Town Car worse.
"There are more features available on the DTS than the Town Car"
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GuysDTS writes:
Good handling for its size. Technology is from the Stone Age. Be careful of the motor - understand what you ar...
Power Ranked 2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD worse.
"64 valve V8 "
Back Seats Ranked 2011 Chrysler 300 C AWD worse.
"Loads of room. Like no one is back there. "
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Specs

2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
15 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
27 MPG
23 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
205 hp @ 5,200 RPM
275 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
230 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
295 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
10:1
Displacement
3,800 cc
4,600 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.8 in x 3.4 in
3.66 in x 3.3 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Optional
Passenger Airbag Standard Optional
Front Side Airbags Standard Optional
Curtain Airbags -- Optional
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 4 stars --
Side Driver 4 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Standard Optional
Air Conditioning Standard Optional
CD Player Optional Optional
CD Changer Optional --
Cassette Player Standard --
Radio Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Optional
Power Door Locks Standard Optional
Driver Power Seats Standard Optional
Passenger Power Seats Standard Optional
Interior
Maximum Seating 6 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.4 in 42.5 in
Back Legroom 41.4 in 41.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 19.1 cu ft 18.8 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 206.8 in 207.6 in
Width 74.7 in 74.8 in
Height 57.4 in 57.6 in
Wheelbase 113.8 in 115.6 in

Available Options

2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
2011 Cadillac DTS
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black Raven
  • Cotillion White
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Gray Flannel Metallic
  • Radiant Silver Metallic
  • Tuscan Bronze Chromaflair
  • Vanilla Latte Metallic
  • White Diamond Tricoat

Option Packages

  • Seats, Heated And Cooled Driver And Front Passenger

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