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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: $41,042

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,506

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelDTSDTSISIS
TrimV8Performance250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $32,145 $37,595
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $28,929 $33,833
Navigation system 1,945 1,945    
Sun and Sound Package 850      
Luxury III Package 5,180      
Front buckets 0      
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695    
Sunroof   1,200    
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     1,980  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905
Cargo mat     73 73
Cargo net     64 64
Sport Package Value Edition       3,140
Navigation system 1,614 1,614    
Sun and Sound Package 706      
Luxury III Package 4,843      
Front buckets 0      
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407    
Sunroof   996    
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     1,782  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,237 3,237
Cargo mat     44 44
Cargo net     39 39
Sport Package Value Edition       2,826
Options (change) 9,670 4,840 8,022 9,182
Options (change) 8,570 4,017 6,702 7,746
Destination 920 920 875 875
Total Price $56,445 $59,565 $41,042 $47,652
Total Invoice $52,364 $55,245 $36,506 $42,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,749
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelDTSDTSISIS
TrimV8Performance250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA4A4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,445$59,565$41,042$47,652
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,5950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,250$57,970$41,042$46,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$0$5,810
Total Invoice$52,364$55,245$36,506$42,454
Adjustments for Features-1,109-1,4790-713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,255$53,766$36,506$41,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,511$0$5,235

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelDTSDTSISIS
TrimV8Performance250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,150$3,555$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$1,595$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,109-1,4790-713

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092010
ModelDTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.5 in
Length207.6 in180.1 in
Width74.8 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested220548%
Total Not Requested242552%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested177568%
Total Not Requested82532%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested202565%
Total Not Requested107535%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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