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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: $39,805

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,248

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $10,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $32,300
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $28,640
Navigation System 2,145      
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 2,060
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Stability control       650
Navigation system       2,200
Xenon HID headlights       640
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620
Heated front seats       640
Navigation System 1,888      
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 1,030
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Stability control       520
Navigation system       1,843
Xenon HID headlights       512
Adaptive dampers - electrical       496
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 4,045 0 2,550 6,810
Options (change) 3,560 0 2,244 4,913
Destination 895 895 895 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,230 $49,185 $67,960 $39,805
Total Invoice $44,419 $46,529 $63,545 $34,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,724
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8218hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,230$49,185$67,960$39,805
Adjustments for Features-475-2,275-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,755$46,910$65,960$39,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$19,205$0
Total Invoice$44,419$46,529$63,545$34,248
Adjustments for Features-447-2,152-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,972$44,377$61,675$34,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$17,703$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Folding second row seats $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,780$6,580$6,305$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$2,275$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-447-2,152-1,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,852 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 Performance

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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