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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: $50,013

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,556

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $37,700
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $35,314
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
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
Blind spot warning system       500
Rain-sensing wipers       155
Lane departure warning       1,015
Adaptive cruise control       1,500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,695
Remote start       499
Cargo net       64
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
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
Blind spot warning system       460
Rain-sensing wipers       144
Lane departure warning       933
Adaptive cruise control       1,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,488
Remote start       310
Cargo net       38
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 11,388
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 10,317
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $50,013
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $46,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,007
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$50,013
Adjustments for Features-3,160-3,885-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,405$58,540$67,185$50,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$46,556
Adjustments for Features-2,949-3,634-4,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,563$54,757$62,841$46,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$9,278$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelCTSCTSCTSES
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Driver attention monitor   $500
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,465$9,190$9,815$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$3,885$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,949-3,634-4,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20162015
ModelCTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in111.0 in
Length195.5 in192.7 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Driver attention monitor500No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%

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