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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: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,717

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $26,389 $31,186
Performance Luxury Package 3,215        
Navigation System 2,145        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
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 2,829        
Navigation System 1,888        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
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) 6,510 0 1,150 8,285 8,285
Options (change) 5,729 0 1,012 6,738 6,738
Destination 895 895 895 590 590
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,695 $49,185 $66,560 $38,865 $44,315
Total Invoice $46,588 $46,529 $62,313 $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: $8,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,991
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,695$49,185$66,560$38,865$44,315
Adjustments for Features-1,925-1,925-1,3500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,770$47,260$65,210$38,865$43,265
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$17,950$0$4,400
Total Invoice$46,588$46,529$62,313$33,717$38,514
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,821-1,2640-913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,783$44,708$61,049$33,717$37,601
Cost Above Minimum$75$0$16,341$0$3,884

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
6-speed manual  $150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$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  
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
Folding second row seats$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  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,930$4,930$4,355$3,005$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$1,925$1,350$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,805-1,821-1,2640-913

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,852 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested115049%
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 camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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 camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

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