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Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,419

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,901

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $35,595 $43,795
Base Invoice $31,486 $32,498 $40,073
Performance Collection 1,790    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   315 315
Performance Collection 1,485    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
Cargo net   34 34
Floor mats   200 200
Options (change) 10,255 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 8,511 2,593 2,593
Destination 745 810 810
Total Price $44,675 $39,419 $47,619
Total Invoice $40,742 $35,901 $43,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,652
Model Year200820112011
ModelCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,675$39,419$47,619
Adjustments for Features0-890-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$38,529$45,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500
Total Invoice$40,742$35,901$43,476
Adjustments for Features0-811-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,742$35,090$41,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,021

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820112011
ModelCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,415$7,305$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-2,365

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelCTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in188.4 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.695.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested162542%
Total Not Requested225058%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287541%
Total Not Requested419059%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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