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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: $41,445

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $40,340
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $37,652
Navigation System 2,145    
Performance Luxury Package 3,215    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats     220
Navigation System 1,888    
Performance Luxury Package 2,829    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Floor mats     167
Options (change) 6,860 350 220
Options (change) 6,037 308 167
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $50,045 $49,535 $41,445
Total Invoice $46,896 $46,837 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,248
Model Year201220122017
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$50,045$49,535$41,445
Adjustments for Features00-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,045$49,535$39,180
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$0
Total Invoice$46,896$46,837$38,704
Adjustments for Features00-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,896$46,837$36,589
Cost Above Minimum$59$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122017
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$3,865$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,115

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122017
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in192.8 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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