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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: $51,420

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,590

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTraverseCTSCTSCTS
TrimHigh CountryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,050 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $49,448 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Roof rack   325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Engine-block heater 91 88 88 88
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Roof rack   286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 100 7,825 775 2,375
Options (change) 91 6,886 682 2,090
Destination 945 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,095 $52,910 $51,420 $67,785
Total Invoice $50,484 $49,540 $48,590 $63,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,740
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTraverseCTSCTSCTS
TrimHigh CountryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6M6
Drivetrain4WDRWDRWDRWD
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$53,095$52,910$51,420$67,785
Adjustments for Features-8,665-640-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,430$52,270$50,780$67,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0$17,005
Total Invoice$50,484$49,540$48,590$63,391
Adjustments for Features-8,239-599-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,245$48,941$47,985$63,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0$15,406

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelTraverseCTSCTSCTS
TrimHigh CountryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
4WD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Following distance indicator$25   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Rear camera mirror$200   
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$300 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$14,705$6,680$6,680$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,665$640$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,239-599-6050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.9 in113.4 in
Length204.3 in191.6 in
Width78.6 in72.6 in
Height70.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested86542%
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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