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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,425

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $5,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $38,250
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $36,337
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,285      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445    
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,400
Navigation system       1,890
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 6,877      
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 66
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689    
Sunroof   996 996 1,232
Navigation system       1,663
Options (change) 8,385 5,745 1,300 3,365
Options (change) 6,960 4,768 1,079 2,961
Destination 720 720 720 810
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $50,125 $53,985 $77,190 $42,425
Total Invoice $45,624 $49,444 $71,603 $40,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,830
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$50,125$53,985$77,190$42,425
Adjustments for Features-8000-2,515-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,325$53,985$74,675$40,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,660$25,350$0
Total Invoice$45,624$49,444$71,603$40,108
Adjustments for Features-7280-2,333-2,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,896$49,444$69,270$38,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,548$24,374$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,040$7,555$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$2,515$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-7280-2,333-2,042

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062011
ModelSTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in118.9 in
Length196.3 in205.0 in
Width72.6 in78.4 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.8116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275049%
Total Not Requested289051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested184058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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