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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: $51,320

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,502

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSRXRX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $43,120 $53,035
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $40,316 $49,853
Navigation System 2,145        
Performance Luxury Package 3,005        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,600 500
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Polished alloy wheels 750   800    
Wood trim     600    
Luxury Package       4,485  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       640  
Navigation Package       1,690  
Obstacle detection, rear       535  
Steering-linked headlights       415 415
Navigation System 1,888        
Performance Luxury Package 2,644        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,472 460
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Polished alloy wheels 660   704    
Wood trim     528    
Luxury Package       4,128  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       589  
Navigation Package       1,563  
Obstacle detection, rear       492  
Steering-linked headlights       383 383
Options (change) 7,725 675 2,875 9,365 915
Options (change) 6,798 594 2,530 8,627 843
Destination 895 895 895 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,810 $51,320 $68,285 $53,460 $54,925
Total Invoice $49,452 $48,502 $63,831 $49,918 $51,671

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,217
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSRXRX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6M6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/55-20235/65-18
Total Price$52,810$51,320$68,285$53,460$54,925
Adjustments for Features-340-3400-5,305-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,470$50,980$68,285$48,155$48,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$17,305$0$440
Total Invoice$49,452$48,502$63,831$49,918$51,671
Adjustments for Features-318-3210-4,954-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,134$48,181$63,831$44,964$45,716
Cost Above Minimum$953$0$15,650$0$752

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSRXRX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $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 $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  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
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 headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
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 
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 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels    $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,280$4,940$10,245$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$0$5,305$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-3210-4,954-5,955

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,061 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

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested182582%
Total Not Requested39018%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
235/55VR20 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested205060%
Total Not Requested137540%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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