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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: $46,843

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $882

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,639

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $37,700
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $35,314
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 6,700 6,105      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim       600  
Ultra Luxury Package         2,935
Xenon HID headlights         565
Alloy wheels, optional design         110
Obstacle detection, rear         500
Power trunk closer         400
Heated steering wheel         450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,695
Remote start         499
Cargo net         64
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 5,896 5,372      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim       528  
Ultra Luxury Package         2,699
Xenon HID headlights         521
Alloy wheels, optional design         100
Obstacle detection, rear         460
Power trunk closer         368
Heated steering wheel         416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package         2,488
Remote start         310
Cargo net         38
Options (change) 11,345 9,750 350 1,750 8,218
Options (change) 9,984 8,580 308 1,540 7,400
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,165 $51,070 $47,725 $66,285 $46,843
Total Invoice $48,607 $47,760 $45,210 $62,021 $43,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year20112011201120112015
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, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$52,165$51,070$47,725$66,285$46,843
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3750-375-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,840$50,695$47,725$65,910$44,428
Cost Above Minimum$3,115$2,970$0$18,185$0
Total Invoice$48,607$47,760$45,210$62,021$43,639
Adjustments for Features-1,235-3510-351-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,372$47,409$45,210$61,670$41,389
Cost Above Minimum$2,162$2,199$0$16,460$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112011201120112015
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$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$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$2,915$2,540$2,915$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$375$0$375$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,235-3510-351-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Metal pedals75No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested92532%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal pedals75No
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
Front sport buckets100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested195073%
Total Not Requested72527%
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%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

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