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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: $62,408

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $5,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,283

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $8,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCTSIS
TrimCTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $56,610
Base Invoice $59,106 $50,382
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,010
Obstacle detection, rear   500
iPod integration   299
Headlight washers   100
Cargo net   64
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,318
Obstacle detection, rear   400
iPod integration   239
Headlight washers   80
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 1,150 4,973
Options (change) 1,012 4,076
Destination 895 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $67,860 $62,408
Total Invoice $63,613 $55,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,063
Model Year20122009
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$67,860$62,408
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,575$62,408
Total Invoice$63,613$55,283
Adjustments for Features-2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,346$55,283

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$4,740$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2670

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,255 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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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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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