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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: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $28,995 $35,510
Temporary spare tire 250      
Premium Collection 10,050      
3.6L V6 1,000      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Technology Package     1,290  
Floor mats     235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375
Temporary spare tire 208      
Premium Collection 8,342      
3.6L V6 1,072      
Navigation System   1,780    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Technology Package     0  
Floor mats     0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates     0 0
Options (change) 11,300 3,045 1,900 610
Options (change) 9,622 2,527 0 0
Destination 775 775 885 885
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,340 $64,700 $31,780 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,283
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$48,340$64,700$31,780$37,005
Adjustments for Features-1750-350-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,165$64,700$31,430$36,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,535$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimBaseCTS-V2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start$150 $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,430$6,255$6,605$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$350$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1600-10-23

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.9 in
Width72.5 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,198 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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested407546%
Total Not Requested470554%

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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