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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,335

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,014

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $3,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelTraverseTraverseCTSCTS
TrimLTLTZ2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $27,368 $45,372
Leather seating surfaces 1,775   1,300  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 2,995  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 1,200 1,200
Luxury Package     2,350  
Folding second row seats     400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562   1,079  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 2,486  
Engine-block heater 66 66 83 83
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 996 996
Luxury Package     1,950  
Folding second row seats     332  
Options (change) 7,720 3,365 8,345 1,300
Options (change) 6,974 2,961 6,926 1,079
Destination 810 810 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,540 $42,425 $38,335 $52,795
Total Invoice $38,193 $40,108 $35,014 $48,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $764
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelTraverseTraverseCTSCTS
TrimLTLTZ2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20225/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$40,540$42,425$38,335$52,795
Adjustments for Features-4,185-5,2600-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,355$37,165$38,335$51,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0$13,210
Total Invoice$38,193$40,108$35,014$48,471
Adjustments for Features-3,943-4,9730-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,250$35,135$35,014$47,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$12,309

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelTraverseTraverseCTSCTS
TrimLTLTZ2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$8,050$2,790$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$5,260$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,943-4,9730-1,148

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112006
ModelTraverseCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.4 in
Length205.0 in190.1 in
Width78.4 in70.6 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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