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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,225

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $6,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,869

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $4,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelTraverseSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTZV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $37,083 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Navigation system 1,890      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,400   1,200 1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC   8,285    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     4,445  
Navigation system 1,663      
Engine-block heater 66 83 83 83
Sunroof 1,232   996 996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC   6,877    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE     3,689  
Options (change) 3,365 8,385 5,745 1,300
Options (change) 2,961 6,960 4,768 1,079
Destination 825 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $43,225 $50,125 $53,985 $77,190
Total Invoice $40,869 $45,624 $49,444 $71,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,093
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelTraverseSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTZV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$43,225$50,125$53,985$77,190
Adjustments for Features-2,185-8000-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$49,325$53,985$74,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,660$25,350
Total Invoice$40,869$45,624$49,444$71,603
Adjustments for Features-2,066-7280-2,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,803$44,896$49,444$69,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,548$24,374

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelTraverseSTSSTSSTS
TrimLTZV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,225$5,840$5,040$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$800$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,066-7280-2,333

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122006
ModelTraverseSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in116.4 in
Length205.0 in196.3 in
Width78.4 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.3 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275049%
Total Not Requested289051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested135042%
Total Not Requested184058%

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