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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $17,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $14,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLS
TrimPlatinum460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $67,630
Base Invoice $56,581 $62,219
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,035
Sport Special Edition   685
Sport Package   6,185
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500
Cargo net   64
Cargo mat   95
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   1,872
Sport Special Edition   631
Sport Package   5,691
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,380
Cargo net   38
Cargo mat   57
Options (change) 1,695 11,529
Options (change) 1,492 10,558
Destination 920 875
Total Price $62,490 $80,034
Total Invoice $58,993 $73,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,067
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLS
TrimPlatinum460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$62,490$80,034
Adjustments for Features0-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$78,304
Total Invoice$58,993$73,652
Adjustments for Features0-1,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,993$72,060

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLS
TrimPlatinum460
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 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,592

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in116.9 in
Length207.6 in198.0 in
Width74.8 in73.8 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%
Sport Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested160036%
Total Not Requested287564%

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