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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,740

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,203

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSLEAFLEAF
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $33,707 $35,668
Sport Package 1,640      
Navigation system 2,995      
Folding second row seats 400      
Cargo net     20 20
Floor mats     170 170
Sport Package 1,361      
Navigation system 2,486      
Folding second row seats 332      
Cargo net     15 15
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 5,035 0 190 190
Options (change) 4,179 0 146 146
Destination 720 720 850 850
Gas Tax 0 1,300 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,025 $51,495 $28,740 $30,790
Total Invoice $32,267 $47,392 $27,203 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,665
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSLEAFLEAF
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6400hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$35,025$51,495$28,740$30,790
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-635-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,025$49,195$28,105$28,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,170$0$425
Total Invoice$32,267$47,392$27,203$29,164
Adjustments for Features0-2,117-601-2,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,267$45,275$26,602$27,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,008$0$421

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSLEAFLEAF
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,600$3,935$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$635$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,117-601-2,141

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length190.1 in175.0 in
Width70.6 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.50.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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