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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $25,570
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $23,697
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Floor mats         180
Sport Package         2,370
Premium Package         2,130
Technology Package         1,780
Door sill trim plates         175
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Floor mats         146
Sport Package         2,056
Premium Package         1,848
Technology Package         1,543
Door sill trim plates         126
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 900 6,635
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 792 5,719
Destination 825 825 825 825 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,885 $44,385 $46,640 $63,745 $32,985
Total Invoice $42,183 $41,860 $44,188 $59,690 $30,196

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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: $11,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,222
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$44,885$44,385$46,640$63,745$32,985
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,800-1,975-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$44,385$44,840$61,770$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$905$17,835$0
Total Invoice$42,183$41,860$44,188$59,690$30,196
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,705-1,849-128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,290$41,860$42,483$57,841$30,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,193$16,551$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,090$5,890$6,065$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,800$1,975$140
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,705-1,849-128

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

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 Performance 3.6

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
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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