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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: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $22,681 $26,565
Luxury Collection 2,755      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Fog lights     310  
Floor mats     175 175
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Luxury Collection 2,287      
Navigation System 2,610 1,780    
Temporary spare tire 208      
Panoramic sunroof 747 747    
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Fog lights     251  
Floor mats     137 137
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Options (change) 7,050 3,045 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 5,852 2,527 7,140 2,786
Destination 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $44,090 $64,700 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $40,535 $59,228 $30,516 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,341
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$44,090$64,700$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-875-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$62,200$32,545$31,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,110$860$0
Total Invoice$40,535$59,228$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features0-2,289-799-852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,535$56,939$29,717$29,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,404$523$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
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  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,205$6,705$5,080$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$875$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,289-799-852

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in189.8 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested114042%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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