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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: $39,304

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $37,950 $46,370
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $34,649 $42,428
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    
Floor mats         280 280
Roof rack crossbars         229 229
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    
Floor mats         175 175
Roof rack crossbars         150 150
Options (change) 4,970 3,970 675 1,475 509 509
Options (change) 4,374 3,494 594 1,298 325 325
Destination 895 895 895 895 845 845
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,015 $49,055 $51,320 $66,885 $39,304 $47,724
Total Invoice $45,100 $46,148 $48,502 $62,599 $35,819 $43,598

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,984
Model Year201220122012201220132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8270hp V6245hp 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$39,304$47,724
Adjustments for Features-900-1,965-1,325-865-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,925$49,055$49,355$65,560$38,439$45,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,430$17,635$0$6,570
Total Invoice$45,100$46,148$48,502$62,599$35,819$43,598
Adjustments for Features-850-1,857-1,240-788-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,015$46,148$46,645$61,359$35,031$41,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$1,630$16,344$0$6,087

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122012201220132013
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  
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 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console    $200$200
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 automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $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$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
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   
Folding third row seats    $600$600
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$6,405$6,315$8,280$7,640$7,180$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0$1,965$1,325$865$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-1,857-1,240-788-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122013
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.3,947 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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