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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: $24,670

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $22,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,423

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $20,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentraSentraSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Navigation System 2,145          
Temporary spare tire 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150      
Premium Package       3,560   2,590
Cargo net       70 70 70
Door sill trim plates       75 75 75
Floor mats       200 200 200
Navigation System 1,888          
Temporary spare tire 308 308        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012      
Premium Package       3,150   2,293
Cargo net       49 49 49
Door sill trim plates       53 53 53
Floor mats       169 169 169
Options (change) 3,645 350 1,150 3,905 345 2,935
Options (change) 3,208 308 1,012 3,421 271 2,564
Destination 895 895 895 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $46,830 $49,535 $66,560 $25,290 $24,670 $26,310
Total Invoice $44,067 $46,837 $62,313 $23,787 $23,423 $24,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,823
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentraSentraSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$46,830$49,535$66,560$25,290$24,670$26,310
Adjustments for Features-1,500-3,550-2,825-1,900-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,330$45,985$63,735$23,390$22,995$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,405$395$0$3,315
Total Invoice$44,067$46,837$62,313$23,787$23,423$24,815
Adjustments for Features-1,411-3,357-2,645-1,787-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,656$43,480$59,668$22,000$21,833$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$824$17,012$167$0$2,982

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSSentraSentraSentra
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
CVT   $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$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$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Headlight washers  $50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Folding second row seats $300 $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$6,115$8,165$7,440$6,515$6,290$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$3,550$2,825$1,900$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,411-3,357-2,645-1,787-1,5900

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122018
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.2,849 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested353083%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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