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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: $48,859

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,569

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $15,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $38,900
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $36,438
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520
Illuminated door sill trim plates     379
Cargo net     65
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847
Illuminated door sill trim plates     250
Cargo net     39
Options (change) 3,445 595 8,964
Options (change) 3,067 530 8,136
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $48,859
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $45,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,280
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$63,935$72,685$48,859
Adjustments for Features-3,940-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,995$68,120$48,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$45,569
Adjustments for Features-3,733-4,3380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,849$64,727$45,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,878$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSCTSES
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$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 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,570$10,195$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,733-4,3380

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested45021%
Total Not Requested165079%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
LED headlights250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested407577%
Total Not Requested122523%

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