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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $26,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $25,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelSTSSTSAltimaAltima
TrimLuxuryPremium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $23,337 $27,221
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Sunroof 1,056 1,056    
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 4,600 2,818
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $28,632 $30,734

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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: $23,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,099
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelSTSSTSAltimaAltima
TrimLuxuryPremium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$57,195$58,805$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,235-2,935-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,960$55,870$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$2,310
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,100-2,771-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,639$52,747$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,108$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelSTSSTSAltimaAltima
TrimLuxuryPremium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0   
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,565$6,265$3,430$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$2,935$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,100-2,771-920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in189.8 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
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 Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
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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