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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: $53,445

Nissan Armada Platinum   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,699

Nissan Armada Platinum   
Difference: $1,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSArmada
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $83,995 $52,220
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $78,535 $47,525
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Polished alloy wheels 600 750   900  
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Luxury Package       1,600  
Floor mats         230
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Polished alloy wheels 528 660   792  
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Luxury Package       1,408  
Floor mats         179
Options (change) 1,345 1,495 745 4,000 230
Options (change) 1,184 1,316 656 3,520 179
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,625 $58,775 $62,425 $89,990 $53,445
Total Invoice $50,387 $54,937 $58,391 $84,050 $48,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Luxury
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSArmada
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4640hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19275/60-20
Total Price$53,625$58,775$62,425$89,990$53,445
Adjustments for Features-520-3,220-5,195-4,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,105$55,555$57,230$85,070$53,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$4,125$31,965$0
Total Invoice$50,387$54,937$58,391$84,050$48,699
Adjustments for Features-489-3,010-4,859-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,898$51,927$53,532$79,455$48,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,029$3,634$29,557$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSArmada
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125
Power liftgate    $350
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$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 
Roof rack    $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Transmission temperature gauge    $75
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,340$13,040$15,015$14,740$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$3,220$5,195$4,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-489-3,010-4,859-4,5950

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in123.2 in
Length195.5 in207.7 in
Width72.2 in79.3 in
Height57.2 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.756.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.797.1 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%

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