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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,970

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $16,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,092

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $15,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSEquinoxEquinox
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $26,762 $30,324
Navigation System 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75 75
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Polished alloy wheels 750   800    
Navigation system       495 495
Power Convenience Package       995  
Cargo cover       175  
Roof rack crossbars       190  
Sunroof       995 995
Leather seating surfaces       1,000  
Navigation System 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66 66
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Polished alloy wheels 660   704    
Navigation system       436 436
Power Convenience Package       876  
Cargo cover       154  
Roof rack crossbars       167  
Sunroof       876 876
Leather seating surfaces       880  
Options (change) 4,820 775 2,375 3,925 1,565
Options (change) 4,242 682 2,090 3,455 1,378
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,905 $51,420 $67,785 $32,970 $34,360
Total Invoice $46,896 $48,590 $63,391 $31,092 $32,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,065
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSEquinoxEquinox
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$49,905$51,420$67,785$32,970$34,360
Adjustments for Features-610-2,575-1,9350-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,295$48,845$65,850$32,970$33,260
Cost Above Minimum$450$0$17,005$0$290
Total Invoice$46,896$48,590$63,391$31,092$32,577
Adjustments for Features-573-2,433-1,8100-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,323$46,157$61,581$31,092$31,534
Cost Above Minimum$166$0$15,424$0$442

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSEquinoxEquinox
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual  $150  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover $75 $75$75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net   $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0$0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
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   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels   $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,480$6,840$4,905$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$2,575$1,935$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-573-2,433-1,8100-1,043

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122015
ModelCTSEquinox
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.5 in
Length191.6 in187.8 in
Width72.6 in72.5 in
Height59.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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