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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: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $22,681 $26,565
Navigation System 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Stability control       900 900
Premium Package       4,200  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Fog lights       310  
Floor mats       175 175
Door sill trim plates       170 170
Navigation System 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Stability control       780 780
Premium Package       3,643  
Technology Package       1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT       461  
Fog lights       251  
Floor mats       137 137
Door sill trim plates       134 134
Options (change) 3,645 350 1,150 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 3,208 308 1,012 7,140 2,786
Destination 895 895 895 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,830 $49,535 $66,560 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $44,067 $46,837 $62,313 $30,516 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,314
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$46,830$49,535$66,560$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-800-2,850-2,1250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,030$46,685$64,435$33,420$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,405$860$0
Total Invoice$44,067$46,837$62,313$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-753-2,695-1,9890-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,314$44,142$60,324$30,516$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$828$17,010$516$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats $300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,555$7,605$6,880$4,755$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$2,850$2,125$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-753-2,695-1,9890-46

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in189.8 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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