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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $29,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $28,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelDTSAltimaAltima
TrimPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $56,581 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Stability control     600
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 0 5,305 2,945
Options (change) 0 4,600 2,523
Destination 920 695 695
Total Price $60,795 $31,180 $33,020
Total Invoice $57,501 $28,632 $30,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,327
Model Year201120092009
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$31,180$33,020
Adjustments for Features-6,150-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,645$30,880$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$57,501$28,632$30,439
Adjustments for Features-5,817-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,684$28,357$30,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,082

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120092009
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  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
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  
Rear spoiler $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 
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$9,315$3,465$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,817-2750

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112009
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.3,424 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.3 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested370083%
Total Not Requested75017%
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
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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