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Cadillac DTS vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,768

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,163

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSHighlander
TrimV8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $35,745
Base Invoice $42,874 $32,635
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 95 49
Navigation system 2,145 2,650
Sun and Sound Package 740  
Luxury II Package 3,450  
FWD 0  
Floor mats   315
Bodyside moldings   199
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 78 34
Navigation system 1,780 2,359
Sun and Sound Package 615  
Luxury II Package 3,226  
FWD 0  
Floor mats   200
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 6,430 3,213
Options (change) 5,699 2,718
Destination 920 810
Total Price $53,205 $39,768
Total Invoice $49,493 $36,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,571
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSHighlander
TrimV8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$53,205$39,768
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,205$38,403
Total Invoice$49,493$36,163
Adjustments for Features0-1,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,493$34,922

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSHighlander
TrimV8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,241

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in109.8 in
Length207.6 in188.4 in
Width74.8 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested45025%
Total Not Requested137575%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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