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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: $39,749

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,154

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,520 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $39,236 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation System 3,145 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350 350      
Roof rack 325 325 325 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Navigation system           2,650 2,650
Roof rack crossbars           229 229
Floor mats           315 315
Navigation System 2,768 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308 308      
Roof rack 286 286 286 286 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,102   1,012    
Navigation system           2,359 2,359
Roof rack crossbars           150 150
Floor mats           200 200
Options (change) 4,970 4,970 3,970 675 1,475 3,194 3,194
Options (change) 4,374 4,374 3,584 594 1,298 2,709 2,709
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,365 $47,610 $48,410 $50,815 $66,010 $39,749 $48,374
Total Invoice $44,485 $44,716 $45,627 $48,024 $61,779 $36,154 $44,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,332
Model Year2011201120112011201120122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$47,365$47,610$48,410$50,815$66,010$39,749$48,374
Adjustments for Features0-10-10-2,025-1,235-1,100-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,365$47,600$48,400$48,790$64,775$38,649$45,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$1,035$1,425$17,410$0$6,775
Total Invoice$44,485$44,716$45,627$48,024$61,779$36,154$44,117
Adjustments for Features0-9-9-1,914-1,156-1,001-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,485$44,707$45,618$46,110$60,623$35,153$41,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$1,133$1,625$16,138$0$6,274

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120112011201120122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual    $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote start   $150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  $40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75  $75 $75 
Cargo mat     $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console     $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$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$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror     $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300   
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row     $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Total Value of Features$6,205$6,215$6,215$8,230$7,440$7,305$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10$10$2,025$1,235$1,100$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-9-1,914-1,156-1,001-2,690

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelCTSHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in188.4 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height59.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury 3.0

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 Performance 3.0

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 Performance 3.6

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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