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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: $43,900

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $6,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,178

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $8,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $37,700
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $33,742
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim       600  
Heated front seats         665
Premium Package         1,245
Navigation system         2,650
Xenon HID headlights         815
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Wood trim       528  
Heated front seats         532
Premium Package         1,120
Navigation system         2,225
Xenon HID headlights         734
Options (change) 8,660 7,065 675 2,075 5,375
Options (change) 7,621 6,308 594 1,826 4,611
Destination 875 875 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,300 $51,505 $50,815 $66,610 $43,900
Total Invoice $47,963 $48,351 $48,024 $62,307 $39,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,004
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$51,300$51,505$50,815$66,610$43,900
Adjustments for Features-835-835-835-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,465$50,670$49,980$66,265$43,900
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$16,285$0
Total Invoice$47,963$48,351$48,024$62,307$39,178
Adjustments for Features-781-784-789-3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,182$47,567$47,235$61,984$39,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$53$14,802$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$5,855$5,855$5,855$5,365$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$835$835$345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-781-784-789-3230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112009
ModelCTSRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in106.9 in
Length191.6 in186.2 in
Width72.6 in72.6 in
Height59.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107544%
Total Not Requested139056%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested66549%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested119053%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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