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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: $42,035

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,000

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $8,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $30,170
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $28,963
Engine-block heater 100 100 50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,295
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,195
Polished alloy wheels   800  
Premium 3 Group     6,115
Driver Confidence Package     1,440
Navigation system     895
Engine-block heater 88 88 44
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,140
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,052
Polished alloy wheels   704  
Premium 3 Group     5,871
Driver Confidence Package     1,267
Navigation system     788
Options (change) 2,060 4,010 10,990
Options (change) 1,813 3,529 10,162
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $51,245 $70,720 $42,035
Total Invoice $48,342 $66,130 $40,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,246
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8hp
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$51,245$70,720$42,035
Adjustments for Features0-475-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,245$70,245$41,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,000$0
Total Invoice$48,342$66,130$40,000
Adjustments for Features0-444-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,342$65,686$39,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,344$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosse
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$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 
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 
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 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,250$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444-904

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20132012
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
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 3 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested372567%
Total Not Requested185033%
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%

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