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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: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $21,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $21,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelDTSMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $32,860
Base Invoice $56,581 $30,097
Premium Package   3,450
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   180
Premium Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 0 5,480
Options (change) 0 4,733
Destination 920 695
Total Price $60,795 $39,035
Total Invoice $57,501 $35,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,157
Model Year20112009
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$60,795$39,035
Adjustments for Features-5,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$39,035
Total Invoice$57,501$35,525
Adjustments for Features-4,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,682$35,525

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$9,350$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8190

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested179065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested29024%

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