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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,235

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelCTSCTSPathfinder
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $40,240
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $37,264
Luxury Package 2,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Navigation system 2,995    
Folding second row seats 400    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     200
Luxury Package 1,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079    
Navigation system 2,486    
Folding second row seats 332    
Sunroof 996 996  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 8,245 1,200 200
Options (change) 6,843 996 163
Destination 720 720 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,235 $52,695 $41,265
Total Invoice $34,931 $48,388 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $623
Model Year200620062012
ModelCTSCTSPathfinder
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6400hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,235$52,695$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,235$51,445$37,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,210$0
Total Invoice$34,931$48,388$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,148-3,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,931$47,240$34,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,309$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620062012
ModelCTSCTSPathfinder
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,300$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,148-3,944

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length190.1 in192.3 in
Width70.6 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.549.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.579.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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