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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: $68,164

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $1,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,382

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $2,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCTSIS
TrimVsport PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,070 $61,300
Base Invoice $64,580 $57,009
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Cargo net   64
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 0 5,989
Options (change) 0 5,498
Destination 925 875
Total Price $69,995 $68,164
Total Invoice $65,505 $63,382

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,487
Model Year20142012
ModelCTSIS
TrimVsport PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$69,995$68,164
Adjustments for Features-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,000$68,164
Total Invoice$65,505$63,382
Adjustments for Features-5,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,895$63,382

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSIS
TrimVsport PremiumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,325$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6100

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in107.5 in
Length195.5 in180.1 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,950 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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