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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: $47,192

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $18,548

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,898

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $16,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelSTSESES
TrimV8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,275 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $49,812 $36,438 $39,171
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,590 2,590
Luxury Package   1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
LED headlights   515 515
Rear spoiler   319  
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Remote start   499 499
Heated steering wheel   450 450
Cargo net   64 64
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,392 2,392
Luxury Package   1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
LED headlights   473 473
Rear spoiler   209  
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Remote start   310 310
Heated steering wheel   415 415
Cargo net   38 38
Options (change) 11,690 7,317 6,998
Options (change) 9,703 6,485 6,276
Destination 775 975 975
Total Price $65,740 $47,192 $49,793
Total Invoice $60,290 $43,898 $46,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,443
Model Year200820172017
ModelSTSESES
TrimV8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$65,740$47,192$49,793
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,740$46,062$48,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476
Total Invoice$60,290$43,898$46,422
Adjustments for Features0-1,051-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,290$42,847$45,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,405

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820172017
ModelSTSESES
TrimV8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,805$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,051-1,170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082017
ModelSTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in111.0 in
Length196.7 in192.7 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested400059%
Total Not Requested272541%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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