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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: $45,465

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $23,569

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,711

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $18,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $67,130
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $59,746
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Performance Luxury Package   3,305      
Wood trim       600  
Luxury Value Edition         965
Cargo net         64
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Performance Luxury Package   2,908      
Wood trim       528  
Luxury Value Edition         878
Cargo net         38
Options (change) 4,645 6,950 350 1,750 1,029
Options (change) 4,088 6,116 308 1,540 916
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,465 $48,270 $47,725 $66,285 $69,034
Total Invoice $42,711 $45,296 $45,210 $62,021 $61,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,008
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$45,465$48,270$47,725$66,285$69,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,150-1,525-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,465$47,120$46,575$64,760$66,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$1,110$19,295$0
Total Invoice$42,711$45,296$45,210$62,021$61,537
Adjustments for Features0-1,079-1,089-1,427-1,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,711$44,217$44,121$60,594$59,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,506$1,410$17,883$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSLS
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint    $0
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat    $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$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$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,615$5,615$5,990$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,150$1,525$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,079-1,089-1,427-1,818

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,848 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 in43.7 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%
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

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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