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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,335

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,014

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $4,223

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Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $31,122 $37,083
Luxury Package 2,350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300   1,525  
Navigation system 2,995   1,890 1,890
Folding second row seats 400      
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,400 1,400
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Luxury Package 1,950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079   1,342  
Navigation system 2,486   1,663 1,663
Folding second row seats 332      
Engine-block heater 83 83 66 66
Sunroof 996 996 1,232 1,232
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Options (change) 8,345 1,300 8,035 3,365
Options (change) 6,926 1,079 7,290 2,961
Destination 720 720 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,335 $52,795 $41,620 $43,225
Total Invoice $35,014 $48,471 $39,237 $40,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6400hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,335$52,795$41,620$43,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,610-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$51,545$37,010$37,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,210$0$930
Total Invoice$35,014$48,471$39,237$40,869
Adjustments for Features0-1,148-4,346-4,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,014$47,323$34,891$35,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,309$0$981

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers $50  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,940$7,300$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,610$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148-4,346-4,997

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in118.9 in
Length190.1 in205.0 in
Width70.6 in78.4 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.5116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested77540%
Total Not Requested117560%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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