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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: $31,405

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,174

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelSTSSTSSTSAltima
TrimV6V8STS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $28,150
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $26,232
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200 800
Universal garage door opener 155      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445    
Technology Package       1,090
Floor mats       135
Rear spoiler       405
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191      
Sunroof 996 996 996 702
Universal garage door opener 129      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689    
Technology Package       965
Floor mats       106
Rear spoiler       344
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 2,430
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 2,117
Destination 720 720 720 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $31,405
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $29,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,193
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelSTSSTSSTSAltima
TrimV6V8STS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8182hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$31,405
Adjustments for Features-835-1,225-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,490$52,660$73,350$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$29,174
Adjustments for Features-763-1,122-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,367$48,239$68,050$29,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,872$24,683$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620062015
ModelSTSSTSSTSAltima
TrimV6V8STS-V2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation   $15
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
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
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
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers  $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,965$7,480$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$1,225$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-1,122-3,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelSTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.3 in191.5 in
Width72.6 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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 wheel100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested199062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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