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Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $26,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $25,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelDTSDTSLEAFLEAF
TrimPremiumPlatinumSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,825 $59,875 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $51,809 $56,581 $33,707 $35,668
Floor mats     170 170
Cargo net     20 20
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Floor mats     131 131
Cargo net     15 15
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Options (change) 0 0 315 315
Options (change) 0 0 245 245
Destination 920 920 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,745 $60,795 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $52,729 $57,501 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,298
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelDTSDTSLEAFLEAF
TrimPremiumPlatinumSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8291hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA4A4A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$55,745$60,795$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-6,480-9,4550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,265$51,340$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$0$425
Total Invoice$52,729$57,501$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-6,129-8,9430-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,600$48,558$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,958$0$423

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelDTSDTSLEAFLEAF
TrimPremiumPlatinumSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
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$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$10,050$13,025$3,570$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$9,455$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,129-8,9430-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in106.3 in
Length207.6 in175.0 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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