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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: $53,095

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,484

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $3,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV8STS-VHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $52,050
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $49,448
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Sunroof   1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Engine-block heater 83 83 91
Sunroof   996  
Options (change) 10,840 1,300 100
Options (change) 8,997 1,079 91
Destination 720 720 945
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $59,080 $77,190 $53,095
Total Invoice $53,673 $71,603 $50,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,380
Model Year200620062018
ModelSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV8STS-VHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8469hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$59,080$77,190$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-465-8,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,080$76,725$44,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0
Total Invoice$53,673$71,603$50,484
Adjustments for Features0-431-8,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,673$71,172$42,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620062018
ModelSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV8STS-VHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror  $200
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,640$6,105$14,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-8,191

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062018
ModelSTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in120.9 in
Length196.3 in204.3 in
Width72.6 in78.6 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.858.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.898.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested405060%
Total Not Requested274040%

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