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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: $30,760

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $22,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,083

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $21,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $27,660
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $25,283
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495    
Panoramic sunroof         1,250  
Luxury Package         1,600  
Technology Package           1,090
Floor mats           185
Illuminated door sill trim plates           235
Sunroof           800
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436    
Panoramic sunroof         1,100  
Luxury Package         1,408  
Technology Package           946
Floor mats           152
Illuminated door sill trim plates           183
Sunroof           729
Options (change) 745 745 745 745 3,100 2,310
Options (change) 656 656 656 656 2,728 2,010
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $30,760
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $28,083

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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: $16,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,228
Model Year201620162016201620162013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/55-17
Total Price$53,025$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090$30,760
Adjustments for Features-5,900-8,600-10,575-11,200-10,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$49,425$51,850$60,495$78,790$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,725$13,370$31,665$0
Total Invoice$49,859$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258$28,083
Adjustments for Features-5,548-8,045-9,892-10,476-9,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,311$46,232$48,499$56,583$73,632$28,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,921$4,188$12,272$29,321$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620162016201620162013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSAltima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $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
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation     $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
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 keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Moving object detection, rear     $25
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
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
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 
Sunroof     $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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$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 
Fog lights     $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  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
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     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,855$12,555$14,530$15,155$14,255$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$8,600$10,575$11,200$10,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,548-8,045-9,892-10,476-9,6260

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162013
ModelCTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.4 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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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