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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $17,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $18,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaDTS
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $54,825
Base Invoice $26,229 $51,809
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Sunroof 780  
Navigation system 1,561  
Options (change) 8,675 0
Options (change) 7,315 0
Destination 695 920
Total Price $38,000 $55,745
Total Invoice $34,239 $52,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,764
Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaDTS
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,000$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$53,920
Total Invoice$34,239$52,729
Adjustments for Features0-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$51,003

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaDTS
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,726

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,579 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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