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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: $38,865

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $7,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,251

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Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $26,389 $31,186
Performance Luxury Package 3,450 2,855        
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,990 3,990
Sport Package         3,695 3,695
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500
Headlight washers         100 100
Performance Luxury Package 3,036 2,512        
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         3,302 3,302
Sport Package         2,956 2,956
Obstacle detection, rear         400 400
Headlight washers         80 80
Options (change) 7,495 5,900 0 900 8,285 8,285
Options (change) 6,596 5,192 0 792 6,738 6,738
Destination 825 825 825 825 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,085 $46,990 $46,390 $63,745 $38,865 $44,315
Total Invoice $44,999 $44,152 $43,968 $59,690 $33,717 $38,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,706
Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,085$46,990$46,390$63,745$38,865$44,315
Adjustments for Features-1,525-575-575-9000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,560$46,415$45,815$62,845$38,865$43,265
Cost Above Minimum$745$600$0$17,030$0$4,400
Total Invoice$44,999$44,152$43,968$59,690$33,717$38,514
Adjustments for Features-1,427-540-545-8430-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,572$43,612$43,423$58,847$33,717$37,601
Cost Above Minimum$149$189$0$15,424$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201020102010201020062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,905$3,955$3,955$4,280$3,380$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$575$575$900$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,427-540-545-8430-913

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102006
ModelCTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.5 in
Length191.6 in180.1 in
Width72.5 in70.9 in
Height58.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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