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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,074

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,098

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSES
TrimV6V8STS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $34,320
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $30,774
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,285      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740    
Sunroof     1,200  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,880
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Rear spoiler       299
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 6,877      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914    
Sunroof     996  
Ultra Luxury Package       3,492
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Rear spoiler       199
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Options (change) 8,285 10,740 1,200 8,929
Options (change) 6,877 8,914 996 7,499
Destination 720 720 720 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $50,025 $58,980 $77,090 $44,074
Total Invoice $45,541 $53,590 $71,520 $39,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,966
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,343
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSES
TrimV6V8STS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$50,025$58,980$77,090$44,074
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,715-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,025$57,730$75,375$43,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,705$25,350$0
Total Invoice$45,541$53,590$71,520$39,098
Adjustments for Features0-1,136-1,591-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,541$52,454$69,929$38,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,913$24,388$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelSTSSTSSTSES
TrimV6V8STS-V350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,215$5,465$5,930$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,715$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136-1,591-900

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062009
ModelSTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.3 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested370064%
Total Not Requested209036%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested405060%
Total Not Requested274040%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested262565%
Total Not Requested140035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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