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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: $50,465

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,716

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $2,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRXRX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $40,457 $42,954
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150 1,850 500
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800    
Roof rack 325 325 325 325    
Wood trim       600    
Luxury Package         4,180 4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats         640 640
Navigation Package         2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights         515 515
Obstacle detection, rear         535 535
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012 1,703 460
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704    
Roof rack 286 286 286 286    
Wood trim       528    
Luxury Package         3,848 3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats         589 589
Navigation Package         1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights         473 473
Obstacle detection, rear         492 492
Options (change) 9,060 7,465 325 2,875 9,840 8,490
Options (change) 7,973 6,660 286 2,530 9,061 7,818
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,700 $51,905 $50,465 $67,410 $54,105 $55,180
Total Invoice $48,315 $48,703 $47,716 $63,011 $50,513 $51,767

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,669
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRXRX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$51,700$51,905$50,465$67,410$54,105$55,180
Adjustments for Features-340-340-3400-5,955-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,360$51,565$50,125$67,410$48,150$47,675
Cost Above Minimum$1,235$1,440$0$17,285$475$0
Total Invoice$48,315$48,703$47,716$63,011$50,513$51,767
Adjustments for Features-318-319-3210-5,560-7,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,997$48,384$47,395$63,011$44,953$44,726
Cost Above Minimum$602$989$0$15,616$227$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRXRX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
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$75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Self-repairing paint    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
HD radio    $50$50
Larger infotainment display    $0$0
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels    $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,755$4,755$4,415$10,370$11,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$340$0$5,955$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-319-3210-5,560-7,041

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in192.5 in
Width72.6 in74.6 in
Height59.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165067%
Total Not Requested81533%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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 cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165073%
Total Not Requested61527%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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