Nissan LEAF Nissan LEAF 2012 Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan LEAF vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan LEAF vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $26,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,302

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $25,427

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelLEAFLEAFDTSDTS
TrimSVSLPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $54,825 $59,875
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $51,809 $56,581
Floor mats 170 170    
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Cargo net 20 20    
Floor mats 131 131    
Door sill trim plates 99 99    
Cargo net 15 15    
Options (change) 315 315 0 0
Options (change) 245 245 0 0
Destination 850 850 920 920
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,865 $30,915 $55,745 $60,795
Total Invoice $27,302 $29,263 $52,729 $57,501

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan LEAF dealer quotes or Cadillac DTS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,298
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelLEAFLEAFDTSDTS
TrimSVSLPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$28,865$30,915$55,745$60,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-6,480-9,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$29,290$49,265$51,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$2,075
Total Invoice$27,302$29,263$52,729$57,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-6,129-8,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,302$27,725$46,600$48,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$1,958

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelLEAFLEAFDTSDTS
TrimSVSLPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,570$5,195$10,050$13,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$6,480$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-6,129-8,943

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelLEAFDTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in115.6 in
Length175.0 in207.6 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height61.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft318.8 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.