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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: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $14,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $12,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelCTSCTSLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseCTS-VSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $33,707 $35,668
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Luxury Collection 2,755      
Cargo net     20 20
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     170 170
Navigation System 2,610 1,780    
Luxury Collection 2,287      
Cargo net     15 15
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 5,900 2,145 315 315
Options (change) 4,897 1,780 245 245
Destination 775 775 850 850
Gas Tax 0 2,600 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,940 $63,800 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $39,580 $58,481 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,213
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelCTSCTSLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseCTS-VSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Enginehp 556hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$42,940$63,800$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-1,155-3,8050-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,785$59,995$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,210$0$425
Total Invoice$39,580$58,481$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-1,065-3,4880-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,515$54,993$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,478$0$423

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelCTSCTSLEAFLEAF
TrimBaseCTS-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$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera   $200
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,665$3,860$5,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$3,805$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,065-3,4880-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20092012
ModelCTSLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width72.5 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.60.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested44016%
Total Not Requested225084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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