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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: $42,225

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,849

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $5,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $39,975
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $37,776
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200   1,200 1,400
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938      
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 66
Sunroof 996   996 1,232
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656    
Options (change) 4,840 3,300 1,300 1,475
Options (change) 4,017 2,739 1,079 1,298
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $49,390 $57,350 $81,750 $42,225
Total Invoice $45,722 $53,326 $75,037 $39,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,454
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$49,390$57,350$81,750$42,225
Adjustments for Features0-975-4,390-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$56,375$77,360$39,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,985$27,970$0
Total Invoice$45,722$53,326$75,037$39,849
Adjustments for Features0-907-4,030-2,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,722$52,419$71,007$37,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,697$25,285$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
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 
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
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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$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$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,965$9,380$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$4,390$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-907-4,030-2,581

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082009
ModelSTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in118.9 in
Length196.7 in205.0 in
Width72.6 in78.4 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested124061%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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