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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $17,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,707

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $15,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $27,920
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $25,813
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Technology Package     1,090
Sunroof     800
Floor mats     210
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Technology Package     957
Sunroof     702
Floor mats     159
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 11,300 3,045 2,450
Options (change) 9,622 2,527 2,084
Destination 775 775 810
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,340 $64,700 $31,180
Total Invoice $44,305 $59,228 $28,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,811
Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$48,340$64,700$31,180
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,390$62,925$31,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,535$0
Total Invoice$44,305$59,228$28,707
Adjustments for Features-1,787-1,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,518$57,603$28,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,085$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,480$6,305$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,787-1,6250

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.5 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested312536%
Total Not Requested565564%

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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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