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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: $16,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimPremiumCTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $25,570
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $23,697
Temporary spare tire 350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats     180
Temporary spare tire 308    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     126
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 350 1,150 6,635
Options (change) 308 1,012 5,719
Destination 895 895 780
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $67,860 $32,985
Total Invoice $46,837 $63,613 $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: $13,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,795
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimPremiumCTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,535$67,860$32,985
Adjustments for Features-3,010-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,525$64,525$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,000$0
Total Invoice$46,837$63,613$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,846-3,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,991$60,487$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,496$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSAltima
TrimPremiumCTS-V3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $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 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights$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
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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,715$7,040$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,846-3,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,852 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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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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