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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: $45,165

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,366

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,224

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Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSTraverse
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $41,935
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $39,419
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Roof rack 325 325 325 340
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Cargo cover       140
Sunroof       1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       400
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66
Roof rack 286 286 286 299
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Cargo cover       123
Sunroof       1,232
Illuminated door sill trim plates       352
Options (change) 7,075 775 1,575 2,355
Options (change) 6,226 682 1,386 2,072
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,160 $51,420 $66,985 $45,165
Total Invoice $48,880 $48,590 $62,687 $42,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,049
Model Year2012201220122015
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$52,160$51,420$66,985$45,165
Adjustments for Features-640-6400-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,520$50,780$66,985$43,640
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$16,205$0
Total Invoice$48,880$48,590$62,687$42,366
Adjustments for Features-600-6050-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,280$47,985$62,687$40,936
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$14,702$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122015
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Trailer sway control   $25
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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
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 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$6,905$6,905$6,265$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$640$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-6050-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,061 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

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
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested114055%
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

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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