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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,500

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $21,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,622

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $20,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $38,212 $56,520 $67,540
Floor mats 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Floor mats 234    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 675 3,445 595
Options (change) 525 3,067 530
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $42,500 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $39,622 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,042
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$42,500$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,190-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$58,745$66,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$39,622$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,918-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,622$55,664$63,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,876

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
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
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$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 headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,480$9,670$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,190$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,918-5,525

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length192.8 in195.5 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 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
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested50024%
Total Not Requested160076%

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