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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: $36,221

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $27,108 $33,944
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150      
Navigation System   2,145      
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Floor mats       106 106
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012      
Navigation System   1,888      
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Floor mats       66 66
Heated front seats       352  
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,825 3,970 675 5,156 2,106
Options (change) 1,606 3,494 594 4,301 1,766
Destination 895 895 895 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $44,870 $49,055 $51,320 $36,221 $38,001
Total Invoice $42,332 $46,148 $48,502 $32,014 $33,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,290
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$44,870$49,055$51,320$36,221$38,001
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,940-3,6550-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,780$47,115$47,665$36,221$37,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,335$3,885$0$1,455
Total Invoice$42,332$46,148$48,502$32,014$33,715
Adjustments for Features-1,028-1,825-3,4540-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,304$44,323$45,048$32,014$33,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,019$3,744$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200 $200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325$325
CD player $125$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0  
Media drive $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights $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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,815$7,665$9,380$5,725$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,940$3,655$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-1,825-3,4540-288

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122006
ModelCTSHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in106.9 in
Length191.6 in184.6 in
Width72.6 in71.9 in
Height59.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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