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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: $46,275

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $17,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,126

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $16,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $32,318 $43,075
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 395  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145  
Panoramic sunroof     1,550  
Premium Group     5,000  
Driver Confidence Package 2     1,690 1,690
Dynamic Driver Package     1,625 1,300
Metal pedals     180 180
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 359  
Engine-block heater 89 89 91 91
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042  
Panoramic sunroof     1,410  
Premium Group     4,800  
Driver Confidence Package 2     1,538 1,538
Dynamic Driver Package     1,479 1,183
Metal pedals     164 164
Options (change) 3,545 695 11,685 3,270
Options (change) 3,156 619 10,883 2,976
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $64,035 $72,785 $46,275 $49,065
Total Invoice $60,671 $69,154 $44,126 $46,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,067
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$64,035$72,785$46,275$49,065
Adjustments for Features-2,615-3,2400-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,420$69,545$46,275$48,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$2,315
Total Invoice$60,671$69,154$44,126$46,976
Adjustments for Features-2,478-3,0780-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,193$66,076$44,126$46,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,883$0$2,395

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,240$3,000$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$3,240$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,478-3,0780-455

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSLaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in114.4 in
Length195.5 in197.5 in
Width72.2 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested142568%
Total Not Requested67532%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested372595%
Total Not Requested2005%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%

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