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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $20,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $20,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaDTS
TrimSESLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $54,825
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $51,809
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Polished alloy wheels 1,102    
Options (change) 9,140 4,890 0
Options (change) 7,653 4,210 0
Destination 605 605 920
Total Price $37,645 $35,495 $55,745
Total Invoice $33,769 $32,252 $52,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,890
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaDTS
TrimSESLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,645$35,495$55,745
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$35,495$53,010
Cost Above Minimum$1,950$0$0
Total Invoice$33,769$32,252$52,729
Adjustments for Features-1790-2,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$32,252$50,142
Cost Above Minimum$1,338$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaDTS
TrimSESLPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,465$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments-1790-2,587

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in115.6 in
Length193.5 in207.6 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.8 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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested62581%
Total Not Requested15019%

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