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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: $43,365

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,992

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $3,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $39,035
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $37,083
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Performance Luxury Package   2,645    
Rearview camera   355    
Navigation system       1,890
Cargo cover       140
Sunroof       1,400
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Performance Luxury Package   2,328    
Rearview camera   312    
Navigation system       1,663
Cargo cover       123
Sunroof       1,232
Options (change) 4,720 6,720 675 3,505
Options (change) 4,154 5,914 594 3,084
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $47,110 $50,910 $50,165 $43,365
Total Invoice $44,258 $47,719 $47,407 $40,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,849
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/55-20
Total Price$47,110$50,910$50,165$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-1,915-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,110$48,995$48,250$41,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,885$1,140$0
Total Invoice$44,258$47,719$47,407$40,992
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,810-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,258$45,924$45,597$39,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$1,339$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,565$7,480$7,480$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$1,915$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,795-1,810-1,583

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in205.0 in
Width72.6 in78.4 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
25.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested77543%
Total Not Requested104057%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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