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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: $42,425

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseCTS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,250 $33,675
Base Invoice $36,337 $31,486
Navigation system 1,890  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 1,400  
Performance Collection   1,790
Temporary spare tire   250
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Navigation system 1,663  
Engine-block heater 66 83
Sunroof 1,232  
Performance Collection   1,485
Temporary spare tire   208
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 3,365 10,355
Options (change) 2,961 8,594
Destination 810 745
Total Price $42,425 $44,775
Total Invoice $40,108 $40,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,989
Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseCTS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6hp
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-18
Total Price$42,425$44,775
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,080$44,775
Total Invoice$40,108$40,825
Adjustments for Features-1,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,836$40,825

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseCTS
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,875$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in113.4 in
Length205.0 in191.6 in
Width78.4 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested195050%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested365052%
Total Not Requested341548%

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