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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $7,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSRXRX
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $39,075 $45,235
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $36,537 $42,520
Sport Package 1,640      
Luxury Package 1,800      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Navigation system 2,995      
Folding second row seats 400      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Navigation Package     2,465 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110 110
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     330 330
Heated front seats     640 640
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
Sport Package 1,361      
Luxury Package 1,493      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Navigation system 2,486      
Folding second row seats 332      
Sunroof 996 996    
Premium Package     2,244 2,244
Navigation Package     2,277 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers     100 100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     303 303
Heated front seats     588 588
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
Options (change) 9,335 1,200 6,820 6,820
Options (change) 7,747 996 6,319 6,319
Destination 720 720 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $39,325 $52,695 $46,770 $52,930
Total Invoice $35,835 $48,388 $43,731 $49,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,651
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSRXRX
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6400hp V8275hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$39,325$52,695$46,770$52,930
Adjustments for Features00-4,540-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$52,695$42,230$48,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,370$0$6,085
Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$43,731$49,714
Adjustments for Features00-4,245-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$39,486$45,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,553$0$5,893

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelCTSCTSRXRX
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V350450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,740$1,740$6,280$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,540$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,245-4,335

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062012
ModelCTSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in107.9 in
Length190.1 in187.8 in
Width70.6 in74.2 in
Height56.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.580.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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