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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: $40,555

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,923

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSVPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720
Base Invoice $31,550 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773
Tech Package 1,850        
Premium Package 3,300        
Floor mats 195        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof   900 900   900
Second-row 3-person bench       0  
Recaro performance seats       2,800  
Tech Package 1,605        
Premium Package 2,862        
Floor mats 146        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof   792 792   792
Second-row 3-person bench       0  
Recaro performance seats       2,464  
Options (change) 5,345 4,295 3,295 3,050 900
Options (change) 4,613 3,780 2,900 2,684 792
Destination 760 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,555 $44,885 $44,385 $49,440 $63,745
Total Invoice $36,923 $42,183 $41,860 $46,652 $59,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,555
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSVPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,555$44,885$44,385$49,440$63,745
Adjustments for Features-1,305-9500-2,175-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,250$43,935$44,385$47,265$61,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$3,330$17,835
Total Invoice$36,923$42,183$41,860$46,652$59,690
Adjustments for Features-1,188-8930-2,052-1,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,735$41,290$41,860$44,600$57,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570$3,310$16,551

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSVPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
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$250
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
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
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,795$3,440$2,490$4,665$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$950$0$2,175$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,188-8930-2,052-1,849

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,557 lb.3,848 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested164567%
Total Not Requested82533%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested507%
Total Not Requested62593%

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