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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: $39,569

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,756

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,038

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $32,635 $40,598
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      
Navigation system       2,650 2,650
Cargo net       49 49
Floor mats       315 315
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      
Navigation system       2,359 2,359
Cargo net       34 34
Floor mats       200 200
Options (change) 6,585 5,645 1,200 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 5,466 4,685 996 2,593 2,593
Destination 720 720 720 810 810
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $48,325 $53,885 $77,090 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $44,130 $49,361 $71,520 $36,038 $44,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,668
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSTSSTSSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V8STS-VLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8270hp V6245hp 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$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-390-2,905-1,730-3,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$53,495$74,185$37,839$44,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,170$25,860$0$6,775
Total Invoice$44,130$49,361$71,520$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-357-2,695-1,576-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,130$49,004$68,825$34,462$40,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,874$24,695$0$6,270

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006200620122012
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  
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$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$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
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 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
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 
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$4,875$5,265$7,780$6,605$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$2,905$1,730$3,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357-2,695-1,576-3,269

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
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.3,947 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 net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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 Requested139044%
Total Not Requested180056%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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