Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $11,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $11,289

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,995 $51,695 $59,195 $70,795 $85,995 $40,240
Base Invoice $43,695 $49,110 $56,235 $67,255 $81,695 $37,264
Seating Package 2,500          
CUE and Navigation 905          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,450       1,450  
Luxury Package         2,075  
4.0L V6           0
Floor mats           200
Seating Package 2,225          
CUE and Navigation 805          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530    
Panoramic sunroof 1,291       1,291  
Luxury Package         1,847  
4.0L V6           0
Floor mats           163
Options (change) 5,450 595 595 595 3,525 200
Options (change) 4,851 530 530 530 3,138 163
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $52,440 $53,285 $60,785 $72,385 $91,515 $41,265
Total Invoice $49,541 $50,635 $57,760 $68,780 $86,828 $38,252

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac CTS dealer quotes or Nissan Pathfinder dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,413
Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$52,440$53,285$60,785$72,385$91,515$41,265
Adjustments for Features-950-3,125-6,025-8,625-7,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,490$50,160$54,760$63,760$83,790$41,265
Cost Above Minimum$1,330$0$4,600$13,600$33,630$0
Total Invoice$49,541$50,635$57,760$68,780$86,828$38,252
Adjustments for Features-897-2,970-5,725-8,195-7,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,644$47,665$52,035$60,585$79,499$38,252
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$4,370$12,920$31,834$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201720172017201720172012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSPathfinder
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0 
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Backup collision intervention   $150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire     $225
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $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$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack     $300
Storage compartment under second row seats     $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Running boards     $350
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof     $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive     $15
MP3-compatible player     $50
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
White-letter tires     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,370$10,545$13,445$16,045$15,145$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$3,125$6,025$8,625$7,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-897-2,970-5,725-8,195-7,3290

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172012
ModelCTSPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in192.3 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.749.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.779.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls0No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested95076%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.