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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $9,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSES
TrimPremium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $36,725
Base Invoice $51,809 $34,400
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Ultra Luxury Package   3,251
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,749
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Options (change) 0 8,100
Options (change) 0 7,460
Destination 920 875
Total Price $55,745 $45,700
Total Invoice $52,729 $42,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,275
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSES
TrimPremium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$55,745$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$45,400
Total Invoice$52,729$42,735
Adjustments for Features0-281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,729$42,454

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSES
TrimPremium350
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
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
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$5,230$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-281

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
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
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
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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