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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: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,208

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $36,725
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $33,299
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 6,250 5,655      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Wood trim       600  
Ultra Luxury Package         3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         4,065
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 5,500 4,976      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Wood trim       528  
Ultra Luxury Package         3,040
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,564
Obstacle detection, rear         430
Options (change) 11,295 9,700 250 2,300 8,100
Options (change) 9,940 8,536 220 2,024 7,034
Destination 825 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,885 $50,790 $46,640 $65,145 $45,700
Total Invoice $48,343 $47,496 $44,188 $60,922 $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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,693
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$51,885$50,790$46,640$65,145$45,700
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3750-475-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,560$50,415$46,640$64,670$43,800
Cost Above Minimum$3,920$3,775$0$18,030$0
Total Invoice$48,343$47,496$44,188$60,922$41,208
Adjustments for Features-1,235-3510-444-1,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,108$47,145$44,188$60,478$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$2,920$2,957$0$16,290$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,405$2,455$2,080$2,555$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$375$0$475$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,235-3510-444-1,713

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested107542%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
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%
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%
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%

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