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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: $41,480

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $18,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,739

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $19,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,475 $35,120
Base Invoice $56,204 $32,163
Tech Package   1,850
Premium Package   3,300
Floor mats   195
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Tech Package   1,605
Premium Package   2,862
Floor mats   146
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 0 5,580
Options (change) 0 4,796
Destination 920 780
Total Price $60,395 $41,480
Total Invoice $57,124 $37,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,684
Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$60,395$41,480
Adjustments for Features-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,425$41,480
Total Invoice$57,124$37,739
Adjustments for Features-4,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,423$37,739

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,175$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102012
ModelDTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length207.6 in190.6 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested149060%
Total Not Requested98040%

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