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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: $41,480

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $16,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,739

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $16,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $35,120
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $32,163
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Luxury Package       1,600  
Tech Package         1,850
Premium Package         3,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates         235
Floor mats         195
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Luxury Package       1,408  
Tech Package         1,605
Premium Package         2,862
Illuminated door sill trim plates         183
Floor mats         146
Options (change) 745 745 745 3,100 5,580
Options (change) 656 656 656 2,728 4,796
Destination 995 995 995 995 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $41,480
Total Invoice $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $37,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,667
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/45-18
Total Price$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090$41,480
Adjustments for Features-7,345-9,320-9,945-9,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,680$53,105$61,750$80,045$41,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$11,070$29,365$0
Total Invoice$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258$37,739
Adjustments for Features-6,871-8,718-9,302-8,4530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,406$49,673$57,757$74,805$37,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,267$10,351$27,399$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$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$0 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
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 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
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$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Rear seat audio controls    $25
SD Card slot    $25
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 + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
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 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$10,240$12,215$12,840$11,940$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,345$9,320$9,945$9,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,871-8,718-9,302-8,4530

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in190.6 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested22519%
Total Not Requested97581%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested239097%
Total Not Requested803%

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