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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $32,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $28,995 $35,510
Technology Package 2,850   1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Floor mats     235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375
Technology Package 2,537   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Floor mats     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Options (change) 3,445 595 1,900 610
Options (change) 3,067 530 0 0
Destination 995 995 885 885
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $31,780 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,628
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$31,780$37,005
Adjustments for Features-8,530-9,1550-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,405$63,530$31,780$36,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,960$14,585$5,430$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,530$9,155$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,083-8,6990-14

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in191.9 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested245075%
Total Not Requested82525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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