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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: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelTraverseCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,250 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $36,337 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Navigation system 1,890      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,400      
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Roof rack   325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Navigation system 1,663      
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88
Sunroof 1,232      
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Roof rack   286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 3,365 4,070 775 1,575
Options (change) 2,961 3,582 682 1,386
Destination 810 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,425 $49,155 $51,420 $66,985
Total Invoice $40,108 $46,236 $48,590 $62,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,437
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelTraverseCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,425$49,155$51,420$66,985
Adjustments for Features-1,3850-1,965-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$49,155$49,455$65,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$16,505
Total Invoice$40,108$46,236$48,590$62,687
Adjustments for Features-1,3090-1,857-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,799$46,236$46,733$61,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$497$15,211

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelTraverseCTSCTSCTS
TrimLTZPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,175$5,790$7,755$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0$1,965$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3090-1,857-1,240

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112012
ModelTraverseCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in113.4 in
Length205.0 in191.6 in
Width78.4 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.4,061 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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