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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: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimBaseCTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $38,120
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $35,304
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
4.0L V6     0
Navigation system     1,850
Floor mats     200
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
4.0L V6     0
Navigation system     1,605
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 11,600 3,045 2,050
Options (change) 9,629 2,527 1,768
Destination 775 775 810
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,640 $64,700 $40,980
Total Invoice $44,312 $59,228 $37,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,034
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimBaseCTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 556hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$48,640$64,700$40,980
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,515$64,700$40,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,185$0
Total Invoice$44,312$59,228$37,882
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,287$59,228$37,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,941$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimBaseCTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,450$6,325$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0250-629

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092011
ModelCTSPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.5 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.649.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.679.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested345539%
Total Not Requested532561%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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