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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: $56,445

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $11,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,364

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $11,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelDTSDTSIS
TrimV8PerformanceF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $61,300
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $57,009
Front buckets 0    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695 1,500
Luxury III Package 5,180    
Sunroof   1,200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,925
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Cargo net     64
Cargo mat     73
Front buckets 0    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407 1,380
Luxury III Package 4,843    
Sunroof   996  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,619
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Cargo net     39
Cargo mat     44
Options (change) 9,670 4,840 6,062
Options (change) 8,570 4,017 5,542
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $56,445 $59,565 $68,237
Total Invoice $52,364 $55,245 $63,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,150
Model Year200920092012
ModelDTSDTSIS
TrimV8PerformanceF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18225/40-19
Total Price$56,445$59,565$68,237
Adjustments for Features-95-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,350$59,070$68,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,720$0
Total Invoice$52,364$55,245$63,426
Adjustments for Features-88-4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,276$54,786$63,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092012
ModelDTSDTSIS
TrimV8PerformanceF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,750$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88-4590

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
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 trim300No
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 seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160535%
Total Not Requested302565%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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 warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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