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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,208

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimBaseCTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $36,725
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $33,299
Temporary spare tire 250    
Polished alloy wheels 750 800  
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Temporary spare tire 208    
Polished alloy wheels 623 664  
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Ultra Luxury Package     3,040
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Options (change) 12,050 4,445 8,100
Options (change) 10,245 3,689 7,034
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,090 $66,100 $45,700
Total Invoice $44,928 $60,390 $41,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,163
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimBaseCTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,090$66,100$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,090$65,975$44,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,885$0
Total Invoice$44,928$60,390$41,208
Adjustments for Features0-114-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,928$60,276$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,348$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimBaseCTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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$2,305$2,430$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-114-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092011
ModelCTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
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 wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested650074%
Total Not Requested228026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested180077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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