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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus NX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,259

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $7,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,233

Lexus NX 200t   
Difference: $7,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSNXNX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V200t300h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $34,965 $39,720
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $32,692 $37,335
Navigation System 2,145        
Performance Luxury Package 3,005        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Wood trim     600    
Luxury Package       7,385 7,165
Illuminated door sill trim plates       459 459
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Navigation System 1,888        
Performance Luxury Package 2,644        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Wood trim     528    
Luxury Package       6,806 6,602
Illuminated door sill trim plates       325 325
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Options (change) 6,975 675 2,075 8,344 8,124
Options (change) 6,138 594 1,826 7,591 7,387
Destination 895 895 895 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,060 $51,320 $67,485 $44,259 $48,794
Total Invoice $48,792 $48,502 $63,127 $41,233 $45,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus NX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus NX 200t
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,150
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSNXNX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V200t300h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8235hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$52,060$51,320$67,485$44,259$48,794
Adjustments for Features-340-3400-1,290-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,720$50,980$67,485$42,969$47,554
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$16,505$0$4,585
Total Invoice$48,792$48,502$63,127$41,233$45,672
Adjustments for Features-319-3210-1,202-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,473$48,181$63,127$40,031$44,511
Cost Above Minimum$292$0$14,946$0$4,480

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSNXNX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V200t300h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Self-repairing paint   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control    $25
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,155$6,155$5,815$7,105$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$0$1,290$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-3210-1,202-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSNX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in104.7 in
Length191.6 in182.3 in
Width72.6 in73.6 in
Height59.1 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested39019%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested422572%
Total Not Requested165028%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
225/60HR18 tires400No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested412573%
Total Not Requested150027%

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