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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: $42,225

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,849

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $39,975
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $37,776
Navigation System 2,145      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Sunroof       1,400
Navigation System 1,888      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Sunroof       1,232
Options (change) 4,070 775 1,575 1,475
Options (change) 3,582 682 1,386 1,298
Destination 895 895 895 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,155 $51,420 $66,985 $42,225
Total Invoice $46,236 $48,590 $62,687 $39,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,812
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
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)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/55-20
Total Price$49,155$51,420$66,985$42,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-1,325-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,155$49,455$65,660$40,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$16,505$0
Total Invoice$46,236$48,590$62,687$39,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,857-1,240-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,236$46,733$61,447$38,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$15,211$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover $75  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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 
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 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,780$7,140$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$1,325$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,857-1,240-1,425

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,061 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

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

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

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