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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,380

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,697

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,571

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Model Year2008201620162016
ModelDTSRCRCRC
TrimPerformance200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,675 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $47,381 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Navigation system 1,945      
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 500 500 500
Sunroof 1,200 1,100 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
235/40VR19   795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610 2,610 2,610
Fog lights   410 410 410
Navigation system 1,614      
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 460 460 460
Sunroof 996 1,012 1,012 1,012
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
235/40VR19   732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408 2,408 2,408
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 4,840 13,010 8,820 11,925
Options (change) 4,017 11,977 8,120 10,977
Destination 870 950 950 950
Total Price $56,385 $53,955 $52,380 $55,655
Total Invoice $52,268 $50,123 $48,697 $51,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,138
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelDTSRCRCRC
TrimPerformance200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionA4T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$56,385$53,955$52,380$55,655
Adjustments for Features0-710-610-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,385$53,245$51,770$55,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$3,450
Total Invoice$52,268$50,123$48,697$51,714
Adjustments for Features0-660-567-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,268$49,463$48,130$51,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,333$0$3,180

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelDTSRCRCRC
TrimPerformance200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Performance meter $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals $75$75$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$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,540$7,440$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710$610$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660-567-404

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
ModelDTSRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.6 in107.5 in
Length207.6 in184.8 in
Width74.8 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested165064%
Total Not Requested92536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested217592%
Total Not Requested2008%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested132543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92562%
Total Not Requested57538%

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