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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: $40,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,989

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $7,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $36,310
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $33,630
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Navigation system         1,850
Sunroof         1,000
Floor mats         155
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Navigation system         1,605
Sunroof         867
Floor mats         107
Options (change) 4,970 3,970 675 1,475 3,005
Options (change) 4,374 3,584 594 1,298 2,579
Destination 875 875 875 875 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,610 $48,410 $50,815 $66,010 $40,095
Total Invoice $44,716 $45,627 $48,024 $61,779 $36,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,147
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$47,610$48,410$50,815$66,010$40,095
Adjustments for Features00-2,015-1,225-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,610$48,410$48,800$64,785$39,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,190$17,175$0
Total Invoice$44,716$45,627$48,024$61,779$36,989
Adjustments for Features00-1,904-1,146-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,716$45,627$46,120$60,633$36,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$1,404$15,917$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
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$50$50 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75  
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under second row seats    $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$6,275$8,290$7,500$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,015$1,225$455
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,904-1,146-420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112009
ModelCTSPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.6 in72.8 in
Height59.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested74054%
Total Not Requested62546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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

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