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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,805

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,619

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $4,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSHS
TrimPremiumCTS-V250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $39,800
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $36,218
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Navigation Package     2,125
LED headlights     1,805
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Wide-view front camera     700
Wood trim   528  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Navigation Package     1,942
LED headlights     1,552
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Wide-view front camera     602
Options (change) 0 1,750 5,130
Options (change) 0 1,540 4,526
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,185 $68,460 $45,805
Total Invoice $46,529 $64,141 $41,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,319
Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSHS
TrimPremiumCTS-V250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8147hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$49,185$68,460$45,805
Adjustments for Features0-775-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,185$67,685$45,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,500$0
Total Invoice$46,529$64,141$41,619
Adjustments for Features0-726-409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,529$63,415$41,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,886$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year201320132012
ModelCTSCTSHS
TrimPremiumCTS-V250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,855$6,630$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-726-409

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20132012
ModelCTSHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in184.8 in
Width72.5 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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