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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: $46,940

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $20,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,665

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $19,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelCTSISIS
TrimCTS-V300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $59,106 $36,921 $38,009
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645 2,645
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441 2,441
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
Options (change) 1,150 6,290 6,300
Options (change) 1,012 5,794 5,806
Destination 895 950 950
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $67,860 $46,940 $48,120
Total Invoice $63,613 $43,665 $44,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,339
Model Year201320162016
ModelCTSISIS
TrimCTS-V300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,860$46,940$48,120
Adjustments for Features-575-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,285$45,940$48,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$63,613$43,665$44,765
Adjustments for Features-539-9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,074$42,735$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,030

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201320162016
ModelCTSISIS
TrimCTS-V300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$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  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,205$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-539-9300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,852 lb.3,584 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
Lexus IS 300

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested45022%
Total Not Requested162578%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested162559%

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