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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $1,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $40,870
Base Invoice $31,486 $38,009
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900 2,235
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
F Sport Package   2,715
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577 2,078
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
F Sport Package   2,498
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 14,800 8,095
Options (change) 12,526 7,477
Destination 745 950
Total Price $49,220 $49,915
Total Invoice $44,757 $46,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,220$49,915
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,770$49,915
Total Invoice$44,757$46,436
Adjustments for Features-4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,348$46,436

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSIS
TrimBase350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,155$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4090

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in183.7 in
Width72.5 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested155038%
Total Not Requested257562%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested315045%
Total Not Requested391555%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested75027%
Total Not Requested202573%

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