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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: $53,744

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $5,761

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,269

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $7,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSGSGSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $46,900 $55,370 $58,950
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $42,210 $49,279 $53,056
CD player, remote 300 300 300      
Driver Assist Package 2,540          
Navigation system       1,165 1,165 1,665
Adaptive cruise control       1,500 1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500  
Rain-sensing wipers       525 100  
Cargo net       59 59 59
Cooled or ventilated front seats       200 200  
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       620    
Tires, run-flat       1,190 320 320
CD player, remote 264 264 264      
Driver Assist Package 2,235          
Navigation system       1,068 1,068 1,523
Adaptive cruise control       1,290 1,290 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear       430 430  
Rain-sensing wipers       452 86  
Cargo net       35 35 35
Cooled or ventilated front seats       172 172  
Sunshade, rear, power       180 180  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       533    
Tires, run-flat       1,024 275 275
Options (change) 2,840 300 300 5,969 4,054 3,544
Options (change) 2,499 264 264 5,184 3,536 3,123
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $70,635 $53,744 $60,299 $63,369
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $66,092 $48,269 $53,690 $57,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,360
Model Year201520152015201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSGSGSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T8T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,505$61,365$70,635$53,744$60,299$63,369
Adjustments for Features-4,195-4,920-5,8950-1,200-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,310$56,445$64,740$53,744$59,099$62,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0$5,355$8,775
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$66,092$48,269$53,690$57,054
Adjustments for Features-3,916-4,604-5,5160-1,068-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,629$52,820$60,576$48,269$52,622$56,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,191$8,947$0$4,353$8,020

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201520152015201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSGSGSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows $100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100   
HD radio$50$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250   
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   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$150$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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $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$9,350$10,075$11,050$5,155$6,355$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$4,920$5,895$0$1,200$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,916-4,604-5,5160-1,068-765

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20152011
ModelCTSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in190.0 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.7 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-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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