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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: $65,045

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $1,728

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,990

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $1,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCTSIS
TrimCTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,720 $61,300
Base Invoice $56,773 $57,009
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Headlight washers   100
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo mat   73
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 792  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Headlight washers   92
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Cargo mat   44
Options (change) 900 4,598
Options (change) 792 4,215
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $65,045 $66,773
Total Invoice $60,990 $62,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $816
Model Year20102012
ModelCTSIS
TrimCTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-19
Total Price$65,045$66,773
Adjustments for Features0-315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,045$66,458
Total Invoice$60,990$62,099
Adjustments for Features0-293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,990$61,806

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSIS
TrimCTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,615$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-293

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,248 lb.3,780 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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