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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: $39,075

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,587

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $11,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $33,240
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $30,444
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Second-row 3-person bench   0    
Touring Package   2,810    
Tech Package       1,150
Premium Package       3,700
Floor mats       195
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Second-row 3-person bench   0    
Touring Package   2,473    
Tech Package       998
Premium Package       3,209
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 6,860 3,160 1,150 5,045
Options (change) 6,037 2,781 1,012 4,353
Destination 895 895 895 790
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,045 $52,345 $66,560 $39,075
Total Invoice $46,896 $49,310 $62,313 $35,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,580
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$50,045$52,345$66,560$39,075
Adjustments for Features-1,845-2,120-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,200$50,225$65,440$39,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$17,240$0
Total Invoice$46,896$49,310$62,313$35,587
Adjustments for Features-1,729-1,997-1,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,167$47,313$61,264$35,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$16,097$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSV
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
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$300  
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,100$4,100$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$2,120$1,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,729-1,997-1,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,852 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 Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested80034%
Total Not Requested155066%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested62593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91092%
Total Not Requested758%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested214571%
Total Not Requested87529%

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