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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: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaCTS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $33,675
Base Invoice $30,097 $31,486
Premium Package 3,450  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 180  
Performance Collection   1,790
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Temporary spare tire   250
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Premium Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 135  
Performance Collection   1,485
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Temporary spare tire   208
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 5,480 12,555
Options (change) 4,733 10,662
Destination 695 745
Total Price $39,035 $46,975
Total Invoice $35,525 $42,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,660
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaCTS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$39,035$46,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$45,105
Total Invoice$35,525$42,893
Adjustments for Features0-1,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,525$41,185

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaCTS
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,630$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,708

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length190.6 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested184067%
Total Not Requested90033%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96579%
Total Not Requested25021%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested426560%
Total Not Requested280040%

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