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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,640

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $19,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,312

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSLS
TrimBaseCTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $62,900
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $53,940
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Navigation system     3,115
Telematics service, such as OnStar     900
Cargo net     59
Obstacle detection, rear     500
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Navigation system     2,602
Telematics service, such as OnStar     760
Cargo net     35
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 11,600 3,645 4,574
Options (change) 9,629 3,025 3,797
Destination 775 775 765
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,640 $65,300 $68,239
Total Invoice $44,312 $59,726 $58,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,136
Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSLS
TrimBaseCTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$48,640$65,300$68,239
Adjustments for Features-8250-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,815$65,300$67,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$0
Total Invoice$44,312$59,726$58,502
Adjustments for Features-7520-806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,560$59,726$57,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,166$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSLS
TrimBaseCTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,265$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments-7520-806

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in116.9 in
Length191.6 in198.0 in
Width72.5 in73.8 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested479055%
Total Not Requested399045%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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