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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: $41,795

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $22,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,970

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $21,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $40,340
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $37,652
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Floor mats     220
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Floor mats     167
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266
Options (change) 3,445 595 570
Options (change) 3,067 530 433
Destination 995 995 885
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $41,795
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $38,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,599
Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$41,795
Adjustments for Features-5,290-5,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,645$66,770$41,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$38,970
Adjustments for Features-5,013-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,569$63,445$38,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,876$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSMaxima
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,770$10,395$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$5,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,013-5,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182017
ModelCTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Total Requested50024%
Total Not Requested160076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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