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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $21,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $21,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $23,337 $27,221
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495      
Panoramic sunroof         1,250    
Luxury Package         1,600    
Premium Package           2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT           500  
Technology Package           2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates           170 170
Floor mats           175 175
Stability control             600
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436      
Panoramic sunroof         1,100    
Luxury Package         1,408    
Premium Package           2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT           463  
Technology Package           1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates           134 134
Floor mats           134 134
Stability control             520
Options (change) 745 745 745 745 3,100 5,305 2,945
Options (change) 656 656 656 656 2,728 4,600 2,523
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $31,180 $33,020
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $28,632 $30,439

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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: $16,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,025
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$53,025$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090$31,180$33,020
Adjustments for Features-5,825-8,525-10,500-11,125-10,225-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$49,500$51,925$60,570$78,865$30,880$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,725$13,370$31,665$0$2,140
Total Invoice$49,859$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258$28,632$30,439
Adjustments for Features-5,477-7,974-9,821-10,406-9,556-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,382$46,303$48,570$56,653$73,702$28,357$30,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,921$4,188$12,271$29,320$0$2,082

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSAltimaAltima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Backup collision intervention  $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance traction management    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500  
Differential cooler    $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Carbon fiber hood    $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sunroof     $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100    $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,055$12,755$14,730$15,355$14,455$4,530$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,825$8,525$10,500$11,125$10,225$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,477-7,974-9,821-10,406-9,556-2750

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162009
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in189.8 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested332575%
Total Not Requested112525%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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