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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: $41,160

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,263

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $7,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelCTSCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $31,660
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $30,394
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,195
Polished alloy wheels 750   800  
Premium 2 Group       5,045
Driver Confidence Package       1,440
Navigation system       895
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 44
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,052
Polished alloy wheels 660   704  
Premium 2 Group       4,843
Driver Confidence Package       1,267
Navigation system       788
Options (change) 7,360 100 2,050 8,625
Options (change) 6,477 88 1,804 7,994
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,545 $49,285 $67,460 $41,160
Total Invoice $47,336 $46,617 $63,105 $39,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,250
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelCTSCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8hp
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$50,545$49,285$67,460$41,160
Adjustments for Features-575-5750-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,970$48,710$67,460$39,650
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$18,750$0
Total Invoice$47,336$46,617$63,105$39,263
Adjustments for Features-538-5440-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,798$46,073$63,105$37,823
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$17,032$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelCTSCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive$15$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
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
Folding second row seats$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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,790$3,215$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$575$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-538-5440-1,440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,852 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
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?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested332566%
Total Not Requested170034%
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
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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