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Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,570

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,596

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $6,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $30,170
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $28,963
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Polished alloy wheels 750 800  
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900 1,195
Premium 2 Group     4,695
Driver Confidence Package     1,440
Navigation system     895
Entertainment Package     600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Engine-block heater 83 83 44
Polished alloy wheels 623 664  
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747 1,052
Premium 2 Group     4,507
Driver Confidence Package     1,267
Navigation system     788
Entertainment Package     528
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Options (change) 11,900 3,945 9,525
Options (change) 10,120 3,274 8,758
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,940 $65,600 $40,570
Total Invoice $44,803 $59,975 $38,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,110
Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8hp
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$48,940$65,600$40,570
Adjustments for Features-250-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,915$65,600$38,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,685$0
Total Invoice$44,803$59,975$38,596
Adjustments for Features-230-1,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,780$59,975$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,195$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start$150 $150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,100$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-1,926

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelCTSLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.7 in
Length191.6 in196.9 in
Width72.5 in73.1 in
Height58.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested640573%
Total Not Requested237527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested292571%
Total Not Requested120029%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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