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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: $39,093

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,922

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,396

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $29,281 $36,202
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Roof rack 325 325 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Navigation system         2,505 2,655
Floor mats         275  
Satellite radio         449  
Remote start         529  
Sunroof         850 850
Power liftgate         400  
Heated front seats         440  
Automatic climate control, front           375
Cargo cover           90
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Roof rack 286 286 286 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012    
Navigation system         2,099 2,211
Floor mats         180  
Satellite radio         359  
Remote start         380  
Sunroof         680 680
Power liftgate         320  
Heated front seats         352  
Automatic climate control, front           300
Cargo cover           72
Options (change) 4,970 3,970 675 1,475 5,448 3,970
Options (change) 4,374 3,494 594 1,298 4,370 3,263
Destination 895 895 895 895 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 -2,600
Total Price $48,015 $49,055 $51,320 $66,885 $39,093 $42,565
Total Invoice $45,100 $46,148 $48,502 $62,599 $34,396 $37,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,226
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$48,015$49,055$51,320$66,885$39,093$42,565
Adjustments for Features-900-1,965-1,325-690-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,925$49,055$49,355$65,560$38,403$40,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,430$17,635$0$2,122
Total Invoice$45,100$46,148$48,502$62,599$34,396$37,610
Adjustments for Features-850-1,857-1,240-607-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,015$46,148$46,645$61,359$33,789$35,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$1,630$16,344$0$2,018

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500
Temporary spare tire$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  
Cargo cover$75 $75 $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console    $200$200
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200 
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror    $25$25
Fog lights $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  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,040$9,005$8,365$7,730$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0$1,965$1,325$690$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-1,857-1,240-607-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,061 lb.3,980 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested66549%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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