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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: $31,405

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $16,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaSTSSTSSTS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Technology Package 1,290        
Floor mats 235 235      
Bose 300W 15 speakers     2,590    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB     2,640    
Universal garage door opener     155    
Sunroof     1,200 1,200 1,200
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE       4,445  
Technology Package 0        
Floor mats 0 0      
Bose 300W 15 speakers     2,150    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB     2,191    
Universal garage door opener     129    
Sunroof     996 996 996
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE       3,689  
Options (change) 1,525 235 6,585 5,645 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 5,466 4,685 996
Destination 885 885 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $31,405 $36,630 $48,325 $53,885 $77,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,282
Model Year20182018200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaSTSSTSSTS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$31,405$36,630$48,325$53,885$77,090
Adjustments for Features-930-1,5300-390-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$35,100$48,325$53,495$74,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0$5,170$25,860

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182018200620062006
ModelAltimaAltimaSTSSTSSTS
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,055$4,525$4,915$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,530$0$390$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-26-370-357-2,695

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.4 in
Length191.9 in196.3 in
Width72.0 in72.6 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
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 support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80050%
Total Not Requested80050%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat200No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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 wheel100Yes
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 controls50No
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 seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested120038%
Total Not Requested199062%

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