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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelCTSES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $38,900
Base Invoice $31,486 $36,438
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615
Luxury Package   3,695
Cargo net   65
Panoramic sunroof   500
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413
Luxury Package   3,397
Cargo net   39
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 11,445 6,875
Options (change) 9,499 6,309
Destination 745 995
Total Price $45,865 $46,770
Total Invoice $41,730 $43,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year20082018
ModelCTSES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,865$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$43,030
Total Invoice$41,730$43,742
Adjustments for Features0-3,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$40,244

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelCTSES
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,765$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,498

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelCTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in192.7 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested575081%
Total Not Requested131519%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested262564%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%

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