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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: $45,203

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $3,887

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,126

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $3,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseCTS-VLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $39,744 $46,094
Temporary spare tire 250      
Polished alloy wheels 750 800    
Premium Collection 10,050      
3.6L V6 1,000      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     225 225
Remote start     499  
Temporary spare tire 208      
Polished alloy wheels 623 664    
Premium Collection 8,342      
3.6L V6 1,072      
Navigation System   1,780    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Cargo net     32 32
Floor mats     140 140
Remote start     310  
Options (change) 12,050 3,845 773 274
Options (change) 10,245 3,191 482 172
Destination 775 775 900 900
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $49,090 $65,500 $45,203 $51,659
Total Invoice $44,928 $59,892 $41,126 $47,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,623
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseCTS-VLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6556hp V8270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$49,090$65,500$45,203$51,659
Adjustments for Features-1750-5,475-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,915$65,500$39,728$44,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,585$0$5,106
Total Invoice$44,928$59,892$41,126$47,166
Adjustments for Features-1600-4,981-6,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,768$59,892$36,145$40,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,124$0$4,790

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseCTS-VLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start$150 $150 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,015$4,840$10,315$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$5,475$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1600-4,981-6,231

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092016
ModelCTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in75.8 in
Height58.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested541562%
Total Not Requested336538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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