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Cadillac STS vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $26,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $24,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSLEAFLEAF
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $33,707 $35,668
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950          
Cargo net         20 20
Door sill trim plates         125 125
Floor mats         170 170
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476          
Cargo net         15 15
Door sill trim plates         99 99
Floor mats         131 131
Options (change) 3,950 0 0 0 315 315
Options (change) 3,476 0 0 0 245 245
Destination 825 825 825 825 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,160 $56,770 $57,170 $69,610 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $51,915 $53,693 $54,071 $65,827 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,199
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSLEAFLEAF
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 8300, 15?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$55,160$56,770$57,170$69,610$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features-4,690-5,390-2,865-7,9400-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,470$51,380$54,305$61,670$28,865$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$3,835$11,200$0$425
Total Invoice$51,915$53,693$54,071$65,827$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features-4,414-5,098-2,710-7,5080-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,501$48,595$51,361$58,319$27,302$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,094$3,860$10,818$0$423

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSLEAFLEAF
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Photovoltaic solar panel     $250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera     $200
Temporary spare tire   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack    $0$0
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0   
DVD-compatible player$0$0 $0  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 $25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 $125
Compass$0 $0   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Digital instruments    $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$9,025$9,725$7,200$12,275$4,335$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$5,390$2,865$7,940$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,414-5,098-2,710-7,5080-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20102012
ModelSTSLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in175.0 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6 Luxury

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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