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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $24,520
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $22,727
Luxury Collection 2,755    
Navigation System 3,145 2,145  
Temporary spare tire 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     170
Floor mats     175
Luxury Collection 2,287    
Navigation System 2,610 1,780  
Temporary spare tire 208    
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     134
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 7,050 3,045 6,875
Options (change) 5,852 2,527 5,931
Destination 775 775 750
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $44,090 $64,700 $32,145
Total Invoice $40,535 $59,228 $29,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,781
Model Year200920092010
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$44,090$64,700$32,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$62,200$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,110$0
Total Invoice$40,535$59,228$29,408
Adjustments for Features0-2,289-654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,535$56,939$28,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,404$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092010
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$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 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,915$6,415$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,289-654

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092010
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
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
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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