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Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $27,108 $33,944
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 155        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445      
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Cargo net       49 49
Floor mats       106 106
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Sunroof 996 996 996    
Universal garage door opener 129        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689      
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Cargo net       34 34
Floor mats       66 66
Heated front seats       352  
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 5,205 2,155
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 4,335 1,800
Destination 720 720 720 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 -2,600
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $36,270 $38,050
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $32,048 $33,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,319
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T6A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$36,270$38,050
Adjustments for Features-835-1,225-3,7400-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,490$52,660$73,350$36,270$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$1,455
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$32,048$33,749
Adjustments for Features-763-1,122-3,4700-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,367$48,239$68,050$32,048$33,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,872$24,683$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,640$8,155$4,415$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$1,225$3,740$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-763-1,122-3,4700-288

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelSTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in106.9 in
Length196.3 in184.6 in
Width72.6 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.839.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.880.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested119037%
Total Not Requested200063%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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