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Cadillac CTS vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSElement
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $22,635
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $21,067
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Navigation system         1,700
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Navigation system         1,577
Options (change) 3,495 2,495 350 0 1,700
Options (change) 3,076 2,196 308 0 1,577
Destination 895 895 895 895 710
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,540 $47,580 $50,995 $65,410 $25,045
Total Invoice $43,802 $44,850 $48,216 $61,301 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,239
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSElement
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/70-16
Total Price$46,540$47,580$50,995$65,410$25,045
Adjustments for Features-5,535-5,445-8,610-6,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,005$42,135$42,385$58,640$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,380$17,635$0
Total Invoice$43,802$44,850$48,216$61,301$23,354
Adjustments for Features-5,209-5,133-8,141-6,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,593$39,717$40,075$54,956$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,124$1,482$16,363$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSElement
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75 $75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Removable cooler console    $175
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$8,555$8,465$11,630$9,790$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$5,445$8,610$6,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,209-5,133-8,141-6,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelCTSElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in101.4 in
Length191.6 in169.9 in
Width72.6 in71.6 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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