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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $17,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $17,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $32,860
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $30,097
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package     3,450
Tech Package     1,850
Rear spoiler     370
Floor mats     180
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Premium Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,605
Rear spoiler     292
Floor mats     135
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 5,850
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 5,025
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $39,405
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $35,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,813
Model Year201120112009
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,195$58,805$39,405
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,015$56,925$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$35,817
Adjustments for Features-1,109-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,630$53,743$35,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,113$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120112009
ModelSTSSTSMaxima
TrimLuxuryPremiumSV
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
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$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 
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 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,250$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$1,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,109-1,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested186568%
Total Not Requested87532%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

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