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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $14,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $14,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelMaximaSTSSTS
TrimPlatinumLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $38,212 $48,024 $53,279
Floor mats 300    
Rear spoiler 405    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950  
Temporary spare tire   350 350
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Floor mats 234    
Rear spoiler 344    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476  
Temporary spare tire   308 308
Sunroof   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 705 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 578 4,840 1,364
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $42,530 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $39,675 $53,739 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,914
Model Year201820112011
ModelMaximaSTSSTS
TrimPlatinumLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$42,530$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features-3,0550-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,475$57,195$58,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910
Total Invoice$39,675$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features-2,8500-661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,825$53,739$54,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,118

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201820112011
ModelMaximaSTSSTS
TrimPlatinumLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $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  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
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
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,455$5,400$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8500-661

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.4 in
Length192.8 in196.7 in
Width73.2 in72.6 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

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