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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: $46,953

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,718

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimPremiumCTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $36,620
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $34,300
Temporary spare tire 350    
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
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     3,745
Remote start     499
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Cargo net     64
Temporary spare tire 308    
Wood trim   528  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
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     3,452
Remote start     310
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Cargo net     38
Options (change) 350 1,750 9,423
Options (change) 308 1,540 8,508
Destination 895 895 910
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $68,460 $46,953
Total Invoice $46,837 $64,141 $43,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,483
Model Year201320132014
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimPremiumCTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$49,535$68,460$46,953
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$67,835$45,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,300$0
Total Invoice$46,837$64,141$43,718
Adjustments for Features0-586-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,837$63,555$42,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,718$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201320132014
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimPremiumCTS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
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 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$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 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,965$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-586-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20132014
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 Weight3,852 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
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%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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