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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: $29,010

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $17,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,042

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $16,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLEAF
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $35,120
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $33,265
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Door sill trim plates         130
Floor mats         180
Cargo organizer         230
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Door sill trim plates         106
Floor mats         134
Cargo organizer         187
Options (change) 3,145 2,145 0 0 540
Options (change) 2,768 1,888 0 0 427
Destination 895 895 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $46,190 $47,230 $50,645 $65,410 $29,010
Total Invoice $43,494 $44,542 $47,908 $61,301 $27,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,315
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLEAF
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$46,190$47,230$50,645$65,410$29,010
Adjustments for Features-145-55-3,220-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$47,175$47,425$63,880$29,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,380$17,835$0
Total Invoice$43,494$44,542$47,908$61,301$27,042
Adjustments for Features-137-52-3,046-1,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,357$44,490$44,862$59,867$27,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$1,505$16,510$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLEAF
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75 $75 $75
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,030$5,940$9,105$7,415$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$55$3,220$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-137-52-3,046-1,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122015
ModelCTSLEAF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in175.0 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height59.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 LEAF SL

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

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