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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: $35,845

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,208

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimBaseCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $27,900
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $25,511
Performance Collection 3,705    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Polished alloy wheels 750 800 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Driver Preferred Package     3,500
Mud guards     130
Stability control     600
Sunroof     900
Satellite radio     350
Floor mats     160
Xenon HID headlights     150
Performance Collection 3,075    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Polished alloy wheels 623 664 1,102
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Driver Preferred Package     3,035
Mud guards     99
Stability control     520
Sunroof     780
Satellite radio     304
Floor mats     121
Xenon HID headlights     131
Options (change) 6,655 1,700 7,340
Options (change) 5,524 1,411 6,092
Destination 775 775 605
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $43,695 $63,355 $35,845
Total Invoice $40,207 $58,112 $32,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimBaseCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$43,695$63,355$35,845
Adjustments for Features-620-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$61,795$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,720$0
Total Invoice$40,207$58,112$32,208
Adjustments for Features-571-1,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,636$56,681$32,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,045$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimBaseCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,290$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-571-1,4310

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.2 in
Length191.6 in193.5 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested271569%
Total Not Requested120031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

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