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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500
Base Invoice $38,212 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027
Floor mats 300      
Navigation System   3,145 2,145  
Performance Luxury Package   3,900 3,305  
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150  
Floor mats 234      
Navigation System   2,768 1,888  
Performance Luxury Package   3,432 2,908  
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012  
Options (change) 300 8,545 6,950 350
Options (change) 234 7,520 6,116 308
Destination 885 875 875 875
Total Price $42,125 $49,365 $48,270 $47,725
Total Invoice $39,331 $46,143 $45,296 $45,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,067
Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$42,125$49,365$48,270$47,725
Adjustments for Features-3,415-95000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$48,415$48,270$47,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$545$0
Total Invoice$39,331$46,143$45,296$45,210
Adjustments for Features-3,188-88800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,143$45,255$45,296$45,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$86$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201120112011
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,405$3,940$2,990$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$950$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,188-88800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length192.8 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%

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