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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,535

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,055

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $6,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelDTSIS
TrimPerformance350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,675 $40,065
Base Invoice $47,381 $37,261
Navigation system 1,945  
Sunroof 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 500
F Sport Package   3,740
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,995
RWD   0
Blind spot warning system   600
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Navigation system 1,614  
Sunroof 996  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 460
F Sport Package   3,441
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,764
RWD   0
Blind spot warning system   552
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Options (change) 4,840 8,545
Options (change) 4,017 7,869
Destination 870 925
Total Price $56,385 $49,535
Total Invoice $52,268 $46,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,657
Model Year20082015
ModelDTSIS
TrimPerformance350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$56,385$49,535
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,785$49,535
Total Invoice$52,268$46,055
Adjustments for Features-5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,712$46,055

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
ModelDTSIS
TrimPerformance350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,080$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5560

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
ModelDTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.2 in
Length207.6 in183.7 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested125049%
Total Not Requested132551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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