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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: $39,569

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,038

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $32,635 $40,598
Luxury Collection 2,755      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     315 315
Luxury Collection 2,287      
Navigation System 2,610 1,780    
Temporary spare tire 208      
Panoramic sunroof 747 747    
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Cargo net     34 34
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 7,050 3,045 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 5,852 2,527 2,593 2,593
Destination 775 775 810 810
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $44,090 $64,700 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $40,535 $59,228 $36,038 $44,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,835
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 556hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,090$64,700$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-3,665-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$62,200$35,904$42,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,110$0$6,775
Total Invoice$40,535$59,228$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-2,289-3,338-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,535$56,939$32,700$38,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,404$0$6,266

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$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$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,515$7,015$8,180$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$3,665$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,289-3,338-5,035

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,862 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

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested164061%
Total Not Requested105039%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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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