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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: $32,955

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,528

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPremium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $45,634 $26,621 $30,453
Temporary spare tire 350    
Technology Package   1,700  
Sunroof   800  
Floor mats   210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   490  
Temporary spare tire 308    
Technology Package   1,505  
Sunroof   708  
Floor mats   159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   434  
Options (change) 350 3,550 560
Options (change) 308 3,072 425
Destination 895 835 835
Total Price $49,535 $32,955 $34,085
Total Invoice $46,837 $30,528 $31,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,283
Model Year201320162016
ModelCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPremium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$49,535$32,955$34,085
Adjustments for Features-1,575-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,960$32,455$34,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$46,837$30,528$31,713
Adjustments for Features-1,489-4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,348$30,065$31,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,648

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201320162016
ModelCTSAltimaAltima
TrimPremium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,580$5,505$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,489-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,852 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
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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