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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: $37,935

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,027

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $12,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $28,050
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $25,648
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Driver Preferred Package       3,600
Mud guards       140
Stability control       600
Sunroof       900
Navigation system       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       150
Satellite radio       350
Floor mats       170
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 1,104
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Driver Preferred Package       3,122
Mud guards       105
Stability control       520
Sunroof       780
Navigation system       1,561
Xenon HID headlights       131
Satellite radio       304
Floor mats       127
Options (change) 7,260 0 1,950 9,260
Options (change) 6,389 0 1,716 7,754
Destination 895 895 895 625
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,445 $49,185 $67,360 $37,935
Total Invoice $47,248 $46,529 $63,017 $34,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,657
Model Year2012201220122007
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT-6
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$50,445$49,185$67,360$37,935
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1,950-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,495$47,235$65,985$37,935
Cost Above Minimum$1,260$0$18,750$0
Total Invoice$47,248$46,529$63,017$34,027
Adjustments for Features-1,826-1,845-1,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,422$44,684$61,731$34,027
Cost Above Minimum$738$0$17,047$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122007
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$5,630$5,630$5,055$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$1,950$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,826-1,845-1,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
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.3,580 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested135057%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested217574%
Total Not Requested77526%

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