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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,200

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,498

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $7,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSES
TrimV8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $36,725
Base Invoice $40,369 $33,299
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,500
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,290
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Options (change) 9,490 9,600
Options (change) 8,402 8,324
Destination 870 875
Total Price $53,535 $47,200
Total Invoice $49,641 $42,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,391
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSES
TrimV8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$53,535$47,200
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,535$46,925
Total Invoice$49,641$42,498
Adjustments for Features0-248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,641$42,250

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSES
TrimV8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,605$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-248

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in109.3 in
Length207.6 in191.1 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested227548%
Total Not Requested248052%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested157567%
Total Not Requested77533%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%

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