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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: $37,899

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,019

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $33,070 $41,020
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $29,762 $36,712
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,590        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,640        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200   850
Universal garage door opener 155        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   4,445      
Floor mats       275  
Remote start       529  
Extra Value Package 8       3,280  
Navigation system         2,655
Bose 300W 15 speakers 2,150        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,191        
Sunroof 996 996 996   680
Universal garage door opener 129        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   3,689      
Floor mats       180  
Remote start       380  
Extra Value Package 8       2,952  
Navigation system         2,211
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 4,084 3,505
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 3,512 2,891
Destination 720 720 720 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 -2,600
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $37,899 $42,670
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $34,019 $37,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,561
Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$48,325$53,885$77,090$37,899$42,670
Adjustments for Features0-390-2,905-1,615-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$53,495$74,185$36,284$40,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$3,796
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$34,019$37,748
Adjustments for Features0-357-2,695-1,450-2,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,130$49,004$68,825$32,569$35,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,874$24,695$0$2,888

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
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
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row   $150$150
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$4,950$5,340$7,855$6,565$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$2,905$1,615$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357-2,695-1,450-2,291

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelSTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in109.8 in
Length196.3 in188.4 in
Width72.6 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.895.4 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 link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
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
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested184058%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls-50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested105036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

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