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Honda Element vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelElementCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEXLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,635 $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $21,067 $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Navigation system 1,700        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Navigation system 1,577        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Options (change) 1,700 3,495 2,495 350 0
Options (change) 1,577 3,076 2,196 308 0
Destination 710 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,045 $46,540 $47,580 $50,995 $65,410
Total Invoice $23,354 $43,802 $44,850 $48,216 $61,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,239
Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelElementCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEXLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA5T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$25,045$46,540$47,580$50,995$65,410
Adjustments for Features0-5,535-5,445-8,610-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$41,005$42,135$42,385$58,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130$1,380$17,635
Total Invoice$23,354$43,802$44,850$48,216$61,301
Adjustments for Features0-5,209-5,133-8,141-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$38,593$39,717$40,075$54,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124$1,482$16,363

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102012201220122012
ModelElementCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEXLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75 $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Skid plate (one)$50    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,020$8,555$8,465$11,630$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,535$5,445$8,610$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,209-5,133-8,141-6,345

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102012
ModelElementCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in113.4 in
Length169.9 in191.6 in
Width71.6 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested64047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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