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Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $14,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $14,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $40,940
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $38,212
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Floor mats     300
Rear spoiler     405
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Floor mats     234
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 705
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 578
Destination 875 875 885
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $42,530
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,914
Model Year201120112018
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,195$58,805$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-700-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,195$58,105$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-661-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,739$54,857$36,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120112018
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,100$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-2,850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in192.8 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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