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Cadillac CTS vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $22,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $21,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSElantra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $20,595
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $19,727
Navigation System 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       250
Technology Package       2,100
Cargo net       50
Floor mats       95
Navigation System 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       226
Technology Package       1,911
Cargo net       41
Floor mats       76
Options (change) 3,295 0 1,150 2,495
Options (change) 2,900 0 1,012 2,254
Destination 895 895 895 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,480 $49,185 $66,560 $23,865
Total Invoice $43,759 $46,529 $62,313 $22,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,447
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSElantra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8148hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$46,480$49,185$66,560$23,865
Adjustments for Features-2,715-4,765-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,765$44,420$62,370$23,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,605$0
Total Invoice$43,759$46,529$62,313$22,756
Adjustments for Features-2,556-4,508-3,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,203$42,021$58,390$22,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$818$17,187$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSElantra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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  
Proximity key $250$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 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,690$8,115$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$4,765$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,556-4,508-3,9230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20122012
ModelCTSElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in178.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.8 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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%

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