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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: $42,595

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,300

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $7,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $36,505 $42,145
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $34,680 $39,616
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 75 75
Roof rack 325 325 325 325 340 340
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package         2,350  
Navigation system         495  
Cargo cover         140 140
Sunroof         1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates         395 395
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 68 68
Roof rack 286 286 286 286 309 309
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package         2,138  
Navigation system         450  
Cargo cover         127 127
Sunroof         1,274 1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates         359 359
Options (change) 8,760 7,165 775 1,575 5,195 2,350
Options (change) 7,709 6,396 682 1,386 4,725 2,137
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,400 $51,605 $50,915 $66,110 $42,595 $45,390
Total Invoice $48,051 $48,439 $48,112 $61,867 $40,300 $42,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,005
Model Year201120112011201120162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$51,400$51,605$50,915$66,110$42,595$45,390
Adjustments for Features-790-790-7900-1,050-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,610$50,815$50,125$66,110$41,545$43,515
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$15,985$0$1,970
Total Invoice$48,051$48,439$48,112$61,867$40,300$42,648
Adjustments for Features-739-742-7470-993-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,312$47,697$47,365$61,867$39,307$40,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$53$14,555$0$1,579

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120112011201120162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTraverseTraverse
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual   $150  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150$150
Forward collision warning     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control    $25$25
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
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$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge   $75  
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$6,905$6,905$6,905$6,115$7,165$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$790$790$0$1,050$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-739-742-7470-993-1,762

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in118.9 in
Length191.6 in203.7 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height59.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 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
25.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3116.3 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
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested107546%
Total Not Requested124054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested104049%
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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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