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Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,544

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $14,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,969

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $13,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPrius
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $28,235
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $26,284
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Solar Roof Package         3,820
Floor mats         200
Remote start         529
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Solar Roof Package         3,418
Floor mats         127
Remote start         380
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 4,549
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 308 1,012 3,925
Destination 895 895 895 895 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,690 $48,730 $50,995 $66,560 $33,544
Total Invoice $44,814 $45,862 $48,216 $62,313 $30,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,646
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPrius
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V898hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$47,690$48,730$50,995$66,560$33,544
Adjustments for Features-2,340-2,250-4,215-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$46,480$46,780$62,985$33,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,430$17,635$0
Total Invoice$44,814$45,862$48,216$62,313$30,969
Adjustments for Features-2,199-2,118-3,985-3,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,615$43,744$44,231$58,966$30,969
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,129$1,616$16,351$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPrius
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote climate control    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
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 
Cargo cover$75 $75 $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Solar panel    $300
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$7,630$7,540$9,505$8,865$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$2,250$4,215$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,199-2,118-3,985-3,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122012
ModelCTSPrius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in176.4 in
Width72.6 in68.7 in
Height59.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft339.6 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
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
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 Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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