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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $19,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $19,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $28,630
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $26,229
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 900
Platinum Edition Package     1,100
Sensory Package     2,550
Floor mats     175
Stability control     600
Navigation system     1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,550
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056 780
Platinum Edition Package     1,006
Sensory Package     2,213
Floor mats     131
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,561
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,104
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 8,675
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 7,315
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $38,000
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,481
Model Year201120112008
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,195$58,805$38,000
Adjustments for Features-1,085-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,110$57,020$38,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$34,239
Adjustments for Features-1,019-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,720$53,833$34,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,113$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120112008
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,665$5,365$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,019-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
ModelSTSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in111.2 in
Length196.7 in193.5 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS 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 audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110053%
Total Not Requested97547%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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