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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: $23,930

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $22,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,566

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $21,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentraSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $18,921 $19,641
Navigation System 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Navigation Package       720 720
Premium Package       2,230 1,130
Cargo net       55 55
Floor mats       180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Navigation System 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Navigation Package       637 637
Premium Package       1,974 1,000
Cargo net       49 49
Floor mats       148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Options (change) 3,645 350 1,150 3,535 2,435
Options (change) 3,208 308 1,012 3,074 2,100
Destination 895 895 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,830 $49,535 $66,560 $24,270 $23,930
Total Invoice $44,067 $46,837 $62,313 $22,820 $22,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,078
Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentraSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$46,830$49,535$66,560$24,270$23,930
Adjustments for Features-2,700-4,750-4,0250-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,130$44,785$62,535$24,270$23,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,405$465$0
Total Invoice$44,067$46,837$62,313$22,820$22,566
Adjustments for Features-2,541-4,491-3,7680-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$42,346$58,545$22,820$22,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$17,019$372$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012201220152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentraSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$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  
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$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,940$8,990$8,265$4,240$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$4,750$4,025$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,541-4,491-3,7680-118

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122015
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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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