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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelAltimaCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5 SRPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $23,697 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Premium Package 2,130        
Sport Package 2,370        
Technology Package 1,780        
Floor mats 180        
Door sill trim plates 175        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Premium Package 1,848        
Sport Package 2,056        
Technology Package 1,543        
Floor mats 146        
Door sill trim plates 126        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 6,635 4,645 3,645 350 1,150
Options (change) 5,719 4,088 3,208 308 1,012
Destination 780 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,985 $45,465 $44,965 $47,725 $65,685
Total Invoice $30,196 $42,711 $42,388 $45,210 $61,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,751
Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelAltimaCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5 SRPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,985$45,465$44,965$47,725$65,685
Adjustments for Features-140-9500-2,100-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$44,515$44,965$45,625$63,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,110$18,995
Total Invoice$30,196$42,711$42,388$45,210$61,493
Adjustments for Features-128-8920-1,989-2,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,068$41,819$42,388$43,221$59,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$569$1,402$17,638

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122011201120112011
ModelAltimaCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5 SRPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300  $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $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$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,230$5,040$4,090$6,190$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$950$0$2,100$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-8920-1,989-2,036

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122011
ModelAltimaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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