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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: $46,972

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $18,768

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,757

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $17,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV8Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,275 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $49,812 $41,268 $44,080
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   229 229
Remote start   499 499
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   139 139
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 11,690 777 777
Options (change) 9,703 494 494
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $65,740 $46,972 $50,052
Total Invoice $60,290 $42,757 $45,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,892
Model Year200820182018
ModelSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV8Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$65,740$46,972$50,052
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,740$43,282$45,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$60,290$42,757$45,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,359-4,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,290$39,398$40,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,582

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820182018
ModelSTSHighlanderHighlander
TrimV8Limited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,250$10,940$12,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,359-4,589

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082018
ModelSTSHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in109.8 in
Length196.7 in192.5 in
Width72.6 in75.8 in
Height57.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325048%
Total Not Requested347552%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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