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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: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $27,900
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $25,511
Navigation System 2,145      
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Driver Preferred Package       3,500
Mud guards       130
Stability control       600
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       150
Satellite radio       350
Floor mats       160
Navigation System 1,888      
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 1,102
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Driver Preferred Package       3,035
Mud guards       99
Stability control       520
Sunroof       780
Navigation system       1,561
Xenon HID headlights       131
Satellite radio       304
Floor mats       121
Options (change) 4,045 0 1,950 9,140
Options (change) 3,560 0 1,716 7,653
Destination 895 895 895 605
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,230 $49,185 $67,360 $37,645
Total Invoice $44,419 $46,529 $63,017 $33,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,841
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$47,230$49,185$67,360$37,645
Adjustments for Features-860-2,660-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$46,525$65,275$37,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$18,905$0
Total Invoice$44,419$46,529$63,017$33,769
Adjustments for Features-809-2,516-1,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,610$44,013$61,066$33,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$403$17,456$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,740$6,540$5,965$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$2,660$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-809-2,516-1,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,852 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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, power100Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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