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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: $43,030

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,975

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $8,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $41,410
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $38,477
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Cargo Package       225
Floor mats       210
Roof rack crossbars       300
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Cargo Package       200
Floor mats       159
Roof rack crossbars       254
Options (change) 6,975 675 1,475 735
Options (change) 6,138 594 1,298 613
Destination 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,060 $51,320 $66,885 $43,030
Total Invoice $48,792 $48,502 $62,599 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,933
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/55-20
Total Price$52,060$51,320$66,885$43,030
Adjustments for Features-640-6400-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,420$50,680$66,885$40,865
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$16,205$0
Total Invoice$48,792$48,502$62,599$39,975
Adjustments for Features-600-6050-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,192$47,897$62,599$37,964
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$14,702$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$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$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Cargo tray   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,880$6,880$6,240$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$640$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-6050-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122015
ModelCTSPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in114.2 in
Length191.6 in197.2 in
Width72.6 in77.2 in
Height59.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.047.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested127562%
Total Not Requested79038%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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