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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,417

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $33,725 $40,575
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $32,039 $38,141
Luxury Package 2,350      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Navigation system 2,995     795
Folding second row seats 400      
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,400 1,400
Heated front seats     250  
Luxury Package 1,950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Navigation system 2,486     700
Folding second row seats 332      
Engine-block heater 83 83 66 66
Sunroof 996 996 1,232 1,232
Heated front seats     220  
Options (change) 8,345 1,300 1,725 2,270
Options (change) 6,926 1,079 1,518 1,998
Destination 720 720 860 860
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,335 $52,795 $36,310 $43,705
Total Invoice $35,014 $48,471 $34,417 $40,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,479
Model Year2006200620132013
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?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,335$52,795$36,310$43,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,985-5,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$51,545$34,325$37,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,210$0$3,395
Total Invoice$35,014$48,471$34,417$40,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,148-1,882-5,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,014$47,323$32,535$35,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,309$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620132013
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
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  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
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 
App support   $0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers $50  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $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 seating surfaces$900$900 $900
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,340$7,075$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,985$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148-1,882-5,614

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062013
ModelCTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in118.9 in
Length190.1 in203.7 in
Width70.6 in78.5 in
Height56.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 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
12.570.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.5116.3 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 seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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