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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: $42,550

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $23,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,621

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $20,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelCTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCTS-VBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $58,306 $32,318 $43,075
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,550  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Essence Group   2,700  
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,625 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Engine-block heater 88 91 91
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,410  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Essence Group   2,592  
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Dynamic Driver Package   1,479 1,183
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 1,250 7,960 1,400
Options (change) 1,100 7,378 1,274
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $65,785 $42,550 $47,195
Total Invoice $61,581 $40,621 $45,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,075
Model Year201120182018
ModelCTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCTS-VBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$65,785$42,550$47,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,785$40,335$42,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245
Total Invoice$61,581$40,621$45,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-4,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,581$38,506$40,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,341

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120182018
ModelCTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimCTS-VBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,815$4,030$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,115-4,427

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in114.4 in
Length191.6 in197.5 in
Width72.5 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested120084%
Total Not Requested22516%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested155091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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