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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: $40,970

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,143

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimBaseCTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $33,994 $37,261
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Luxury Collection 2,755      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,995 2,995
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Navigation System 2,610 1,780    
Luxury Collection 2,287      
Panoramic sunroof 747 747    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,764 2,764
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Options (change) 6,800 3,045 3,495 3,495
Options (change) 5,644 2,527 3,224 3,224
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $43,840 $64,700 $40,970 $44,485
Total Invoice $40,327 $59,228 $38,143 $41,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,790
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimBaseCTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,840$64,700$40,970$44,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-1,725-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$62,050$39,245$42,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,210$0$3,315
Total Invoice$40,327$59,228$38,143$41,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,426-1,606-1,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,327$56,802$36,537$39,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,475$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimBaseCTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,880$5,955$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$1,725$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,426-1,606-1,792

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,862 lb.3,462 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85032%
Total Not Requested184068%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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 IS 250

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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