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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,825

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,298

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSAvalanche
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $47,000
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $43,710
Performance Luxury Package 3,900 3,305    
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Polished alloy wheels 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150    
Sunroof       995
Performance Luxury Package 3,432 2,908    
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66
Polished alloy wheels 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012    
Sunroof       876
Options (change) 9,395 7,800 450 1,070
Options (change) 8,268 6,864 396 942
Destination 875 875 875 995
Total Price $50,215 $49,120 $47,825 $49,065
Total Invoice $46,891 $46,044 $45,298 $45,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSAvalanche
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18275/55-20
Total Price$50,215$49,120$47,825$49,065
Adjustments for Features-95000-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,265$49,120$47,825$46,125
Cost Above Minimum$1,440$1,295$0$0
Total Invoice$46,891$46,044$45,298$45,647
Adjustments for Features-88700-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,004$46,044$45,298$42,912
Cost Above Minimum$706$746$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSAvalanche
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Midgate   $400
Rigid bed cover   $700
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Removable rear window   $100
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$4,415$4,415$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-88700-2,735

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112012
ModelCTSAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.4 in130.0 in
Length191.6 in221.3 in
Width72.5 in79.1 in
Height58.0 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6101.1 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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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