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Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $28,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,046

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $27,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelDTSAltimaAltima
TrimPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $56,581 $22,681 $26,565
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Fog lights   310  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   137 137
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Fog lights   251  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Options (change) 0 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 0 7,140 2,786
Destination 920 695 695
Total Price $60,795 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $57,501 $30,516 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,755
Model Year201120082008
ModelDTSAltimaAltima
TrimPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$60,795$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-6,0750-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,720$33,420$32,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$57,501$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-5,7460-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,755$30,516$30,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$516$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120082008
ModelDTSAltimaAltima
TrimPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,515$3,440$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,075$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7460-46

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length207.6 in189.8 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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