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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: $33,615

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,476

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $23,600
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $21,826
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800 1,370
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Navigation System   2,145      
Traction Control and Airbag Package         800
Navigation Package         5,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         230
Braking and Airbag Package         800
Floor mats         160
Satellite radio         350
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704 969
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Navigation System   1,888      
Traction Control and Airbag Package         694
Navigation Package         5,093
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         172
Braking and Airbag Package         694
Floor mats         119
Satellite radio         304
Options (change) 1,900 4,045 0 1,950 9,410
Options (change) 1,672 3,560 0 1,716 8,045
Destination 875 875 875 875 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,720 $45,365 $47,375 $66,485 $33,615
Total Invoice $40,295 $42,740 $44,902 $62,197 $30,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,536
Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,720$45,365$47,375$66,485$33,615
Adjustments for Features-2,420-2,460-4,310-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,300$42,905$43,065$61,950$33,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,605$2,765$21,650$0
Total Invoice$40,295$42,740$44,902$62,197$30,476
Adjustments for Features-2,283-2,318-4,085-4,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,012$40,422$40,817$57,954$30,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,410$2,805$19,942$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011201120112006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $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$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$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 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
Media drive $15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
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, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,390$7,240$7,465$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$2,460$4,310$4,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,283-2,318-4,085-4,2430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112006
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.5 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested357583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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