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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: $58,665

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $50,895
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
20-way performance front seats 1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Luxury Package       4,735
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Head-up display (HUD)       900
Heated steering wheel       150
Illuminated door sill trim plates       425
Cargo net       65
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
20-way performance front seats 1,144      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Luxury Package       4,357
Obstacle detection, rear       430
Head-up display (HUD)       828
Heated steering wheel       139
Illuminated door sill trim plates       280
Cargo net       39
Options (change) 4,585 745 745 6,775
Options (change) 4,035 656 656 6,073
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $61,865 $62,425 $71,695 $58,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,516
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6311hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$61,865$62,425$71,695$58,665
Adjustments for Features-1,150-1,575-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,715$60,850$69,495$58,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$8,780$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSGS
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
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 player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Rear seat audio controls   $25
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 passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,265$7,890$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$1,575$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,072-1,473-2,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20162018
ModelCTSGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in192.1 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft316.2 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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested295073%
Total Not Requested110027%

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