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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $16,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $16,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $57,400 $61,800 $63,600 $28,630
Base Invoice $47,940 $53,669 $57,783 $59,466 $26,229
CUE and Navigation 905        
Aluminum trim 0        
Panoramic sunroof 1,250     1,150  
Polished alloy wheels   750   800  
Platinum Edition Package         1,100
Sensory Package         2,550
Floor mats         175
Stability control         600
Sunroof         900
Navigation system         1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         1,550
CUE and Navigation 796        
Aluminum trim 0        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100     1,012  
Polished alloy wheels   660   704  
Platinum Edition Package         1,006
Sensory Package         2,213
Floor mats         131
Stability control         520
Sunroof         780
Navigation system         1,561
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         1,104
Options (change) 2,155 750 0 1,950 8,675
Options (change) 1,896 660 0 1,716 7,315
Destination 925 925 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $54,080 $59,075 $62,725 $69,075 $38,000
Total Invoice $50,761 $55,254 $58,708 $64,707 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,556
Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4556hp V8255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$54,080$59,075$62,725$69,075$38,000
Adjustments for Features-3,160-5,760-7,735-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,920$53,315$54,990$66,850$38,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$4,070$15,930$0
Total Invoice$50,761$55,254$58,708$64,707$34,239
Adjustments for Features-2,966-5,387-7,240-2,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,795$49,867$51,468$62,623$34,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,072$3,673$14,828$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,040$10,640$12,615$7,105$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$5,760$7,735$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,966-5,387-7,240-2,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in111.2 in
Length195.5 in193.5 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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