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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: $42,114

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $17,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,995

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $18,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $31,155 $36,605
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $27,727 $32,578
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
Navigation system       2,550 2,550
Luxury Plus Package       2,380 2,380
X-Package       1,491 1,491
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,850 2,850
Cargo net       64 64
iPod integration       299 299
Sunroof       0 0
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Luxury Plus Package       2,142 2,142
X-Package       1,193 1,193
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system       2,280 2,280
Cargo net       39 39
iPod integration       239 239
Sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 2,840 300 300 10,134 10,134
Options (change) 2,499 264 264 8,443 8,443
Destination 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $70,635 $42,114 $47,564
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $66,092 $36,995 $41,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,511
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,505$61,365$70,635$42,114$47,564
Adjustments for Features-6,470-7,195-8,1700-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,035$54,170$62,465$42,114$46,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0$4,500
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$66,092$36,995$41,846
Adjustments for Features-6,039-6,733-7,6450-836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,506$50,691$58,447$36,995$41,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$8,941$0$4,015

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,200$10,925$11,900$3,730$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,470$7,195$8,170$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,039-6,733-7,6450-836

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,621 lb.3,456 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
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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