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Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $24,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $23,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaSTSSTS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $48,024 $53,279
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Floor mats 175 175    
Rear spoiler   370    
Luxury Level Two Package     3,950  
Temporary spare tire     350 350
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Floor mats 137 137    
Rear spoiler   292    
Luxury Level Two Package     3,476  
Temporary spare tire     308 308
Sunroof     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 4,840 1,364
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $53,739 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,418
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaSTSSTS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,160-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$55,035$55,945
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$910
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features0-46-2,029-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$51,710$52,818
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0$1,108

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelAltimaAltimaSTSSTS
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass  $0 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,655$5,765$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,160$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-2,029-2,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.4 in
Length189.8 in196.7 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%

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