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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: $39,515

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,016

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $10,919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimBaseCTS-V330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $32,300
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $28,640
Temporary spare tire 250    
Polished alloy wheels 750 800 2,060
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Stability control     650
Navigation system     2,200
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     330
Temporary spare tire 208    
Polished alloy wheels 623 664 1,030
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,843
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     264
Options (change) 12,350 4,445 6,520
Options (change) 10,252 3,689 4,681
Destination 775 775 695
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,390 $66,100 $39,515
Total Invoice $44,935 $60,390 $34,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,394
Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimBaseCTS-V330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,390$66,100$39,515
Adjustments for Features-2,775-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,615$64,000$39,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,385$0
Total Invoice$44,935$60,390$34,016
Adjustments for Features-2,525-1,9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,410$58,471$34,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,061$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092006
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimBaseCTS-V330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,105$5,430$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,525-1,9190

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092006
ModelCTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.1 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested392545%
Total Not Requested485555%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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