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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,360

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $5,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,376

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $3,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSArmada
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $52,220
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $47,525
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800  
Floor mats         230
Cargo organizer         250
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704  
Floor mats         179
Cargo organizer         185
Options (change) 5,720 4,720 675 2,275 480
Options (change) 5,034 4,244 594 2,002 364
Destination 875 875 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,360 $49,160 $50,815 $66,810 $53,695
Total Invoice $45,376 $46,287 $48,024 $62,483 $48,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $176
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSArmada
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19275/60-20
Total Price$48,360$49,160$50,815$66,810$53,695
Adjustments for Features00-2,015-1,225-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,360$49,160$48,800$65,585$50,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$440$17,225$0
Total Invoice$45,376$46,287$48,024$62,483$48,884
Adjustments for Features00-1,904-1,146-3,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,376$46,287$46,120$61,337$45,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$744$15,961$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSArmada
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75  
Cargo net    $40
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge    $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,900$5,900$7,915$7,125$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,015$1,225$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,904-1,146-3,332

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112012
ModelCTSArmada
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in123.2 in
Length191.6 in207.7 in
Width72.6 in79.3 in
Height59.1 in77.2 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.056.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested74054%
Total Not Requested62546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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 Armada Platinum

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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