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Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,500

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $19,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,622

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $19,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $40,940
Base Invoice $56,581 $38,212
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Floor mats   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Floor mats   234
Illuminated door sill trim plates   291
Options (change) 1,695 675
Options (change) 1,492 525
Destination 920 885
Total Price $62,490 $42,500
Total Invoice $58,993 $39,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,229
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,490$42,500
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,280$42,500
Total Invoice$58,993$39,622
Adjustments for Features-1,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,851$39,622

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,250$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length207.6 in192.8 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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