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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: $49,185

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $22,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,529

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $19,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSLS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $67,630
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $62,219
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Luxury Value Edition       965
Comfort Package       2,185
Cargo net       64
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Luxury Value Edition       889
Comfort Package       2,012
Cargo net       38
Options (change) 6,510 0 1,750 3,214
Options (change) 5,729 0 1,540 2,939
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,695 $49,185 $67,160 $71,719
Total Invoice $46,588 $46,529 $62,841 $66,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,748
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSLS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$49,695$49,185$67,160$71,719
Adjustments for Features-275-2750-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,420$48,910$67,160$69,529
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$18,250$0
Total Invoice$46,588$46,529$62,841$66,033
Adjustments for Features-258-2600-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,330$46,269$62,841$64,017
Cost Above Minimum$61$0$16,572$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSLS
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Self-repairing paint   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$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 
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
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 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,740$4,465$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$275$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments-258-2600-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,852 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

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 wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested162584%

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