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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: $31,155

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $25,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,412

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $24,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelSTSSTSAltima
TrimLuxuryPremium2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $27,660
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $25,283
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840  
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats     185
Rear spoiler     395
Sunroof     800
Illuminated door sill trim plates     235
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499  
Technology Package     946
Floor mats     152
Rear spoiler     329
Sunroof     729
Illuminated door sill trim plates     183
Options (change) 4,600 2,840 2,705
Options (change) 4,048 2,499 2,339
Destination 875 875 790
Total Price $56,295 $60,095 $31,155
Total Invoice $52,947 $56,653 $28,412

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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: $23,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,279
Model Year201120112013
ModelSTSSTSAltima
TrimLuxuryPremium2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6182hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$56,295$60,095$31,155
Adjustments for Features-1,335-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,960$56,335$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$52,947$56,653$28,412
Adjustments for Features-1,256-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,691$53,108$28,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,417$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120112013
ModelSTSSTSAltima
TrimLuxuryPremium2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0 $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,565$7,990$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,256-3,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in191.5 in
Width72.6 in72.0 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%

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