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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: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimBaseCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $35,120
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $32,163
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Tech Package     1,850
Premium Package     3,300
Floor mats     195
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Tech Package     1,605
Premium Package     2,862
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 11,600 3,045 5,345
Options (change) 9,629 2,527 4,613
Destination 775 775 780
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,640 $64,700 $41,245
Total Invoice $44,312 $59,228 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,166
Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimBaseCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$48,640$64,700$41,245
Adjustments for Features-1,745-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,895$64,080$41,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,185$0
Total Invoice$44,312$59,228$37,556
Adjustments for Features-1,590-5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,722$58,660$37,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,938$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimBaseCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$3,800$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,590-5680

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.6 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested493056%
Total Not Requested385044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested154563%
Total Not Requested92537%

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