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Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $17,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $15,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSAltimaAltima
TrimV6V8STS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $23,337 $27,221
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 155        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445      
Premium Package       2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT       500  
Technology Package       2,000 2,000
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control         600
Rear spoiler         370
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Sunroof 996 996 996    
Universal garage door opener 129        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689      
Premium Package       2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT       463  
Technology Package       1,735 1,735
Floor mats       134 134
Stability control         520
Rear spoiler         295
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 5,135 3,145
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 4,466 2,684
Destination 720 720 720 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $31,010 $33,220
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $28,498 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,770
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSAltimaAltima
TrimV6V8STS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$31,010$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,045-1,435-3,950-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,280$52,450$73,140$30,910$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$2,310
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$28,498$30,600
Adjustments for Features-954-1,315-3,665-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,176$48,046$67,855$28,406$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$24,679$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSAltimaAltima
TrimV6V8STS-V3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Headlight washers  $50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,990$7,505$3,655$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$1,435$3,950$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-954-1,315-3,665-920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009
ModelSTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.3 in189.8 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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 controls50No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested189059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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