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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,015

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,300

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $39,960
Base Invoice $31,486 $37,298
Performance Collection 1,790  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Floor mats   220
Performance Collection 1,485  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 10,255 220
Options (change) 8,511 167
Destination 745 835
Total Price $44,675 $41,015
Total Invoice $40,742 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,675$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$37,900
Total Invoice$40,742$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,742$35,391

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,715$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,909

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in192.8 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested560079%
Total Not Requested146521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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