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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: $44,394

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,253

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $22,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $30,855 $36,305
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $27,151 $31,948
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495
X-Package     1,394 1,394
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0
Satellite radio     486 486
Cargo net     59 59
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796
X-Package     1,135 1,135
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0
Satellite radio     389 389
Cargo net     35 35
Options (change) 3,445 595 12,774 12,774
Options (change) 3,067 530 10,337 10,337
Destination 995 995 765 765
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $44,394 $49,844
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $38,253 $43,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,924
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$44,394$49,844
Adjustments for Features-7,815-8,4400-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,120$64,245$44,394$48,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$4,500
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$38,253$43,050
Adjustments for Features-7,405-8,0200-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,177$61,045$38,253$42,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,868$0$3,976

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$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  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,620$12,245$3,805$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,815$8,440$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,405-8,0200-821

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,656 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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested182587%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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