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2004 Cadillac DeVille

Base
$45,600
DHS
$50,750
DTS
$50,750

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Northstar V-8 engines
300-hp V-8 in DTS
Six-passenger capacity
Available heated and cooled seats
Available StabiliTrak stability control

2004 Cadillac DeVille review: Our expert's take

An armored edition that is available in both standard and stretch versions joins the Cadillac DeVille lineup for 2004. Heated and cooled front seats are now standard in the DHS and DTS sedans and optional in the base DeVille; a heated steering wheel is included. Cadillac's adaptive seat feature has been dropped, and a manual parking-brake release is now used.

Cadillac redesigned its full-size front-wheel-drive sedan for the 2000 model year, softening its shape and making it the first car to offer Night Vision. Employing infrared, heat-sensing technology, Night Vision projects an image of the road into a head-up display ahead of the windshield. Thus, the driver can see three to five times farther than the headamps' reach. Night Vision is newly optional for the base DeVille. Two versions of Cadillac's Northstar V-8 engine are available.

The DeVille is more rounded and bulky in appearance than models of the 1990s and before. The sedan is 207 inches long overall and rides a 115.3-inch wheelbase. GM's StabiliTrak electronic stability system is standard on the DTS sedan and optional on other trim levels.

A split, front bench seat is standard in the base and DHS models. The DTS comes only with front bucket seats and a floor-mounted shift lever. The backseat has ample legroom even when the front seats are moved all the way back. The trunk holds 19.1 cubic feet and has a low liftover for easy loading; its lid swings open 90 degrees.

GM's standard OnStar communication system can be fitted with premium services. An XM Satellite Radio and a navigation system are offered as options.

The base and DHS versions are equipped with Cadillac's 275-horsepower, 4.6-liter Northstar V-8, while a 300-hp version of that engine is installed in the DTS. Both V-8s works with a four-speed-automatic transmission and can run on regular fuel, but Cadillac recommends premium gasoline for peak performance and fuel economy.

Side-impact airbags are standard for the front seats and optional for rear-seat positions. The front airbag on the passenger side also protects the middle passenger. An ultrasonic rear parking-assist system is optional.

The DeVille may be a Cadillac of the old school, but it comes packed with modern technology and gadgetry. Strong Northstar V-8 performance blends with admirable transmission operation in the smooth-functioning powertrain. Downshifts are prompt and certain yet smooth and nearly gentle. The DTS practically leaps ahead from a standstill and responds almost as effectively for passing and merging. At certain speeds, the response is a little less vigorous. The DeVille steers with a light touch and doesn't feel as taut as some competitors, especially those in the ranks of some import brands. The easygoing, genteel ride isn't as woozy or floaty as Cadillacs of the past.

The seats are big, relatively soft and reasonably supportive, and the instruments in the DTS are exceptionally easy to read. Engine noise is blissfully subdued and muted, and other sounds are minimal. Visibility is generally good; the back window is a tad squat, and massive rear roof pillars may limit the driver's view for parking and lane changes.

Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.9
Interior design 4.6
Performance 4.7
Value for the money 4.5
Exterior styling 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent consumer reviews

Had three all three engines had valve problems

I had three of them and everyone had a bowel problem which cost $1,200 they're not known for high mileage in my opinion they are very comfortable and they drive fantastic but they overheat

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My Favorite Car

February 6, 2021

By rickytickytavi from Merced County, California

Used to own this car

I purchased a 2004 Cadillac DeVille in 2005, and drove it for fifteen years - it was absolutely my favorite car, there was nothing on the market I would rather have had - the '04 DeVille was the perfect for me! The DeVille was large and powerful with the Northstar V8 under the hood, and the ride was smooth as silk. Sure it handled like a boat, but cornering isn't the reason you drive the DeVille, it's all about the soft comfortable ride and the quiet, luxurious cabin. The interior was spacious, attractive, with nice amenities (lovely wood trim, leather seats, power everything), and well thought out - gauges easy to read, layout of controls made sense, there was even a double visor set up, where if you put the visor (with a slide out extension) to the side window a smaller visor was available to flip down in the front. The split bench seats were incredibly comfortable, literally every passenger who ever rode in that car commented on how comfortable it was, and in my car the soft, perforated leather seats were heated and cooled. The car did have some mechanical issues over the years, however. At about 60K the window regulators started breaking - every one broke at least once, two windows twice! Motor mounts broke around 100K, there was an axel issue, and at about 180K the car broke down with a serious cooling problem. There were a couple of other pricey (around $1,000. per repair) issues over the years, but can't recall what they were. The engine and transmission remained solid, however, until the last year I owned the DeVille, when the service engine light kept coming on and one of the cylinders began misfiring. Last year, at about 190k, we traded (almost no trade in value) my '04 in on a 2018 Cadillac XTS, which, sadly, was no comparison in ride quality and comfort to the DeVille. The XTS was so disappointing I sold it in less than a year and purchased a Lexus. There is nothing in today's market as large and comfortable as the DeVille, and I wish we had kept mine and "refurbished " it. If you love the comfort of the American cars of yesteryear, don't mind driving an out of style vehicle, and happen across one of these beauties in great condition, it might be something to consider, but do be prepared to spend thousands of dollars as the car continues aging and needs repairs! Loved my '04 DeVille!

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Terrible Vehicle 2 months and it Died....

November 19, 2020

By Ralph Ralph the babble mouth from melbourne fl

Used to own this car

This car was such a xxx. I cant believe I let myself get bullied into this. Guess that's how these people take advantage of people who have a few disabilities they are trying to cope with.

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