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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: $15,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $16,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $27,900
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $25,511
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300  
Polished alloy wheels 900 750     1,550
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
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264  
Polished alloy wheels 792 660     1,102
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) 1,200 1,050 300 300 9,140
Options (change) 1,056 924 264 264 7,653
Destination 995 995 995 995 605
Total Price $53,465 $57,715 $61,365 $70,635 $37,645
Total Invoice $50,245 $53,970 $57,424 $66,092 $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: $10,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,570
Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,465$57,715$61,365$70,635$37,645
Adjustments for Features-5,220-7,720-9,620-10,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$49,995$51,745$60,040$37,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$3,500$11,795$0
Total Invoice$50,245$53,970$57,424$66,092$33,769
Adjustments for Features-4,906-7,219-9,002-9,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,339$46,751$48,422$56,178$33,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$3,083$10,839$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152015201520152006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$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$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,950$11,450$13,350$14,325$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,220$7,720$9,620$10,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,906-7,219-9,002-9,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,621 lb.3,474 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
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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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