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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: $41,480

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $19,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,739

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $19,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaDTS
TrimSVPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $59,875
Base Invoice $32,163 $56,581
Tech Package 1,850  
Premium Package 3,300  
Floor mats 195  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Tech Package 1,605  
Premium Package 2,862  
Floor mats 146  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Options (change) 5,580 0
Options (change) 4,796 0
Destination 780 920
Total Price $41,480 $60,795
Total Invoice $37,739 $57,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,061
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaDTS
TrimSVPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$41,480$60,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,480$55,825
Total Invoice$37,739$57,501
Adjustments for Features0-4,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,739$52,800

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaDTS
TrimSVPlatinum
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,205$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,701

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length190.6 in207.6 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested149060%
Total Not Requested98040%

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