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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: $42,500

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $18,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,622

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $16,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $38,212 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Floor mats 300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375      
CD player, remote   250 250 250
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Floor mats 234      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291      
CD player, remote   220 220 220
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Options (change) 675 3,285 745 745
Options (change) 525 2,891 656 656
Destination 885 995 995 995
Total Price $42,500 $60,565 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $39,622 $56,512 $58,391 $67,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,798
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$42,500$60,565$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,385-5,110-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$56,180$57,315$65,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$39,622$56,512$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features0-4,092-4,780-5,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,622$52,420$53,611$61,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,191$9,275

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelMaximaCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
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
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,730$9,115$9,840$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,385$5,110$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,092-4,780-5,364

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182016
ModelMaximaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length192.8 in195.5 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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