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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,065

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $22,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,453

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $21,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $19,640
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $18,521
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Premium Package       1,200
Navigation Package       800
Leather Package       1,030
Cargo net       55
Floor mats       180
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Premium Package       1,053
Navigation Package       702
Leather Package       904
Cargo net       49
Floor mats       148
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Options (change) 3,645 350 1,150 3,615
Options (change) 3,208 308 1,012 3,122
Destination 895 895 895 810
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,830 $49,535 $66,560 $24,065
Total Invoice $44,067 $46,837 $62,313 $22,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,238
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$46,830$49,535$66,560$24,065
Adjustments for Features-2,525-4,575-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,305$44,960$62,710$24,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,405$0
Total Invoice$44,067$46,837$62,313$22,453
Adjustments for Features-2,376-4,326-3,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,691$42,511$58,709$22,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$17,018$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $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$6,565$8,615$7,890$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$4,575$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,376-4,326-3,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122014
ModelCTSSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.5 in69.3 in
Height58.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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