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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: $43,340

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $17,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,313

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $36,100 $39,615
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $33,573 $36,841
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 530        
20-way performance front seats 1,300        
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
High performance brake pads (optional)     100    
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Adaptive cruise control       500 500
Blind spot warning system       600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,225 3,225
All Weather Package       360 360
225/40YR18       935  
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210
F Sport Package         3,620
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 466        
20-way performance front seats 1,144        
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
High performance brake pads (optional)     88    
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Adaptive cruise control       460 460
Blind spot warning system       552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,975 2,975
All Weather Package       332 332
225/40YR18       859  
Sunshade, rear, power       192 192
F Sport Package         3,330
Options (change) 4,670 300 400 6,330 9,015
Options (change) 4,109 264 352 5,830 8,301
Destination 995 995 995 910 910
Total Price $61,335 $61,365 $70,735 $43,340 $49,540
Total Invoice $57,155 $57,424 $66,180 $40,313 $46,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,333
Model Year20152015201520142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSISIS
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,335$61,365$70,735$43,340$49,540
Adjustments for Features-6,985-7,085-8,0600-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,350$54,280$62,675$43,340$47,940
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$8,395$0$4,600
Total Invoice$57,155$57,424$66,180$40,313$46,052
Adjustments for Features-6,509-6,630-7,5410-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,646$50,794$58,639$40,313$44,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$148$7,993$0$4,252

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015201520142014
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 $1300
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  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$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 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,415$12,515$13,490$5,430$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,985$7,085$8,060$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,509-6,630-7,5410-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152014
ModelCTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.2 in
Length195.5 in183.7 in
Width72.2 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested127556%
Total Not Requested100044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Remote app25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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