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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,480

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,759

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGSGSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $48,600 $61,330 $56,270
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $45,198 $57,037 $52,392
Navigation System 2,145          
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150      
Navigation system       0 1,735  
Cargo net       64 64 64
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500  
Navigation System 1,888          
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012      
Navigation system       0 1,603  
Cargo net       38 38 38
Obstacle detection, rear       430 430  
Options (change) 3,295 0 1,150 564 2,299 64
Options (change) 2,900 0 1,012 468 2,071 38
Destination 895 895 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $46,480 $49,185 $66,560 $50,089 $64,554 $57,259
Total Invoice $43,759 $46,529 $62,313 $46,591 $60,033 $53,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $855
Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGSGSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$46,480$49,185$66,560$50,089$64,554$57,259
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,475-2,125-3,590-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,480$47,135$65,085$47,964$60,964$51,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,605$0$13,000$3,870
Total Invoice$43,759$46,529$62,313$46,591$60,033$53,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,939-1,381-1,977-3,339-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,759$44,590$60,932$44,614$56,694$48,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$831$17,173$0$12,080$3,686

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220122012201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSGSGSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V350450h350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100 
Luggage     $0
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15 
Wiper de-icer    $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Compass$0$0$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300$300
Folding second row seats $300    
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim $300 $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,440$5,865$6,515$7,980$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,475$2,125$3,590$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939-1,381-1,977-3,339-5,055

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122015
ModelCTSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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