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Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,780

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $32,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCTSCTS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $59,495 $71,095
Technology Package 1,290   2,850  
Floor mats 235 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Technology Package 0   2,537  
Floor mats 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Options (change) 1,900 610 3,445 595
Options (change) 0 0 3,067 530
Destination 885 885 995 995
Total Price $31,780 $37,005 $63,935 $72,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,628
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCTSCTS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,780$37,005$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-600-8,530-9,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,780$36,405$55,405$63,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$8,125

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaCTSCTS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,430$6,030$13,960$14,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$8,530$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-8,083-8,699

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length191.9 in195.5 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested245075%
Total Not Requested82525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

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