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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: $39,790

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $16,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,183

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $17,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMaxima
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $55,945 $56,345 $68,785 $33,410
Base Invoice $47,614 $52,868 $53,246 $65,002 $30,600
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950        
Temporary spare tire 250 250      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Premium Luxury Collection     4,655    
Premium Package         3,230
Tech Package         1,850
Rear spoiler         370
Floor mats         180
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476        
Temporary spare tire 220 220      
Sunroof 1,056 1,056      
Premium Luxury Collection     4,096    
Premium Package         2,801
Tech Package         1,605
Rear spoiler         292
Floor mats         135
Options (change) 5,400 1,450 4,655 0 5,630
Options (change) 4,752 1,276 4,096 0 4,833
Destination 825 825 825 825 750
Total Price $56,610 $58,220 $61,825 $69,610 $39,790
Total Invoice $53,191 $54,969 $58,167 $65,827 $36,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,923
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMaxima
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6320hp V8320hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/50-17235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$56,610$58,220$61,825$69,610$39,790
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,855-1,055-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,455$56,365$60,770$66,255$39,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$5,315$10,800$0
Total Invoice$53,191$54,969$58,167$65,827$36,183
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,751-993-3,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,106$53,218$57,174$62,654$36,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,112$5,068$10,548$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelSTSSTSSTSSTSMaxima
TrimV6 LuxuryV6 PremiumV8 LuxuryV8 PerformanceSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player    $50
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Compass$0 $0  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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 
Alloy wheels    $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,400$5,600$7,900$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$1,855$1,055$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,085-1,751-993-3,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010
ModelSTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in190.6 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.2 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 player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested85041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8 Luxury

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227573%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested156563%
Total Not Requested90537%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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