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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: $44,910

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $9,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,212

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $8,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelSTSSTSSTSTraverse
TrimV6V8STS-VLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $42,145
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $39,616
Premium Luxury Collection 1,605 3,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof     1,200 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395
Premium Luxury Collection 1,332 2,656    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Engine-block heater 83 83 83 68
Sunroof     996 1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359
Options (change) 10,305 3,300 1,300 1,870
Options (change) 8,553 2,739 1,079 1,701
Destination 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $54,855 $57,350 $81,750 $44,910
Total Invoice $50,258 $53,326 $75,037 $42,212

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,792
Model Year2008200820082016
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)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-17255/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$54,855$57,350$81,750$44,910
Adjustments for Features-2,3000-3,415-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,555$57,350$78,335$41,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$25,780$0
Total Invoice$50,258$53,326$75,037$42,212
Adjustments for Features-2,1070-3,135-2,853
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,151$53,326$71,902$39,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,175$23,751$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008200820082016
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 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$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$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 $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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200 
Compass $0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350 
Headlight washers$50 $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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
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$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$7,240$4,940$8,355$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0$3,415$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1070-3,135-2,853

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082016
ModelSTSTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in118.9 in
Length196.7 in203.7 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 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
13.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.8116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested192532%
Total Not Requested414068%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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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