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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSEPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720
Base Invoice $25,511 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773
Driver Preferred Package 3,500        
Mud guards 130        
Sunroof 900        
Polished alloy wheels 1,550 750 750   800
Xenon HID headlights 150        
Navigation system 1,800        
Satellite radio 350        
Stability control 600        
Floor mats 160        
Panoramic sunroof   900 900   900
Navigation System     2,145    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035        
Mud guards 99        
Sunroof 780        
Polished alloy wheels 1,102 660 660   704
Xenon HID headlights 131        
Navigation system 1,561        
Satellite radio 304        
Stability control 520        
Floor mats 121        
Panoramic sunroof   792 792   792
Navigation System     1,888    
Options (change) 9,140 1,650 3,795 0 1,700
Options (change) 7,653 1,452 3,340 0 1,496
Destination 605 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,645 $42,240 $44,885 $46,390 $64,545
Total Invoice $33,769 $39,855 $42,300 $43,968 $60,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,337
Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSEPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,645$42,240$44,885$46,390$64,545
Adjustments for Features-2800-40-1,590-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,365$42,240$44,845$44,800$62,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,605$2,560$20,390
Total Invoice$33,769$39,855$42,300$43,968$60,394
Adjustments for Features-2510-38-1,507-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,518$39,855$42,262$42,461$58,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,407$2,606$18,747

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062010201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSEPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
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
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$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 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300  $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,445$4,165$4,205$5,755$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$0$40$1,590$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510-38-1,507-1,792

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062010
ModelMaximaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.4 in
Length193.5 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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