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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,765

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,263

Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ   
Difference: $3,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelAvalancheDTSDTS
TrimLTZV8Performance
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $43,710 $42,874 $50,308
Engine-block heater 75 100 100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 700 825  
Sunroof 995   1,200
Luxury II Package   3,450  
Navigation system   2,145 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   740  
Cargo net   95  
Front buckets   0  
Engine-block heater 66 83 83
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 616 685  
Sunroof 876   996
Luxury II Package   3,226  
Navigation system   1,780 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   615  
Cargo net   78  
Front buckets   0  
Options (change) 1,770 7,355 3,245
Options (change) 1,558 6,467 2,693
Destination 995 920 920
Total Price $49,765 $54,130 $57,970
Total Invoice $46,263 $50,261 $53,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,010
Model Year201220092009
ModelAvalancheDTSDTS
TrimLTZV8Performance
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$49,765$54,130$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,2400-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,525$54,130$55,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$46,263$50,261$53,921
Adjustments for Features-3,0120-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,251$50,261$51,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201220092009
ModelAvalancheDTSDTS
TrimLTZV8Performance
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Midgate$400  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Rigid bed cover$700  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Removable rear window$100  
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,755$3,515$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0120-1,930

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122009
ModelAvalancheDTS
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in115.6 in
Length221.3 in207.6 in
Width79.1 in74.8 in
Height76.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		101.1 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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