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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,130

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $16,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,694

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $16,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury200t350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $37,825 $41,370
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $35,178 $38,474
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
High performance brake pads (optional)   100    
Blind spot warning system     600 600
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
F Sport Package     3,545 3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835 2,835
Illuminated door sill trim plates     425 425
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Heated steering wheel     150 150
Cargo net     65 65
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
High performance brake pads (optional)   89    
Blind spot warning system     552 552
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
F Sport Package     3,262 2,904
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616 2,616
Illuminated door sill trim plates     280 280
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Heated steering wheel     140 140
Cargo net     39 39
Options (change) 3,445 695 8,330 7,940
Options (change) 3,067 619 7,541 7,183
Destination 995 995 975 975
Total Price $63,935 $72,785 $47,130 $50,285
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,154 $43,694 $46,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,425
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury200t350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,935$72,785$47,130$50,285
Adjustments for Features-5,765-6,3900-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,170$66,395$47,130$49,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,225$0$2,730
Total Invoice$60,582$69,154$43,694$46,632
Adjustments for Features-5,463-6,0710-394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,119$63,083$43,694$46,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,964$0$2,544

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury200t350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 $0
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$12,170$12,795$6,405$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,765$6,390$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,463-6,0710-394

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182017
ModelCTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.2 in
Length195.5 in184.3 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested52525%
Total Not Requested157575%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested177561%
Total Not Requested115039%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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