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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,815

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $11,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $23,600
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $21,826
Performance Collection 3,705    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Polished alloy wheels 750 800 1,370
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Leather Sport Package     3,900
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230
Braking and Airbag Package     800
Floor mats     160
Satellite radio     350
Performance Collection 3,075    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Polished alloy wheels 623 664 969
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Leather Sport Package     3,546
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Braking and Airbag Package     694
Floor mats     119
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 6,655 1,700 7,610
Options (change) 5,524 1,411 6,498
Destination 775 775 605
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $43,695 $63,355 $31,815
Total Invoice $40,207 $58,112 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,223
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$43,695$63,355$31,815
Adjustments for Features-3,320-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,375$59,095$31,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,720$0
Total Invoice$40,207$58,112$28,929
Adjustments for Features-3,055-3,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,152$54,205$28,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,053$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,515$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,055-3,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.5 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested211554%
Total Not Requested180046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested297580%
Total Not Requested75020%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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