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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: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,596

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $5,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $30,170
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $28,963
Performance Luxury Package 3,450 2,855      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 50
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900 1,195
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800  
Premium 2 Group         4,695
Driver Confidence Package         1,440
Navigation system         895
Entertainment Package         600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         650
Performance Luxury Package 3,036 2,512      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 44
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792 1,052
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704  
Premium 2 Group         4,507
Driver Confidence Package         1,267
Navigation system         788
Entertainment Package         528
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         572
Options (change) 8,345 6,750 100 1,800 9,525
Options (change) 7,344 5,940 88 1,584 8,758
Destination 825 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,935 $47,840 $46,490 $64,645 $40,570
Total Invoice $45,747 $44,900 $44,056 $60,482 $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: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8hp
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$48,935$47,840$46,490$64,645$40,570
Adjustments for Features-95000-325-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,985$47,840$46,490$64,320$38,270
Cost Above Minimum$1,495$1,350$0$17,830$0
Total Invoice$45,747$44,900$44,056$60,482$38,596
Adjustments for Features-88800-304-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,859$44,900$44,056$60,178$36,408
Cost Above Minimum$803$844$0$16,122$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers   $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,690$2,740$2,740$3,065$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$325$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-88800-304-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested99073%
Total Not Requested37527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
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
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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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