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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: $45,665

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $18,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,463

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $18,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $33,994 $37,261
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
High performance brake pads (optional)   100    
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
Blind spot warning system     600 600
F Sport Package     3,235 3,740
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,995 2,995
Sunshade, rear, power     210 210
Heated steering wheel     150 150
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
High performance brake pads (optional)   89    
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
Blind spot warning system     552 552
F Sport Package     2,976 3,441
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,764 2,764
Sunshade, rear, power     192 192
Heated steering wheel     140 140
Options (change) 3,445 695 8,190 8,695
Options (change) 3,067 619 7,544 8,009
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,785 $45,665 $49,685
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,154 $42,463 $46,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,363
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,935$72,785$45,665$49,685
Adjustments for Features-7,130-7,7550-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,805$65,030$45,665$48,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,225$0$3,320
Total Invoice$60,582$69,154$42,463$46,195
Adjustments for Features-6,756-7,3680-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,826$61,786$42,463$45,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,960$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSISIS
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300
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  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
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 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$12,885$13,510$5,755$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$7,755$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,756-7,3680-651

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,656 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 Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested52525%
Total Not Requested157575%

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 warning200Yes
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?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested100048%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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 warning200Yes
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
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested100039%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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