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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: $47,082

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,783

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $22,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSESES
TrimV8350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $52,276 $35,688 $38,422
Premium Luxury Collection 4,155    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,650 2,650
Luxury Package   1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
LED headlights   515 515
Lexus Safety System+   500 500
Rain-sensing wipers   155 155
Rear spoiler   319  
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Remote start   499 499
Heated steering wheel   450 450
Cargo net   64 64
Premium Luxury Collection 3,449    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,447 2,447
Luxury Package   1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460
LED headlights   473 473
Lexus Safety System+   460 460
Rain-sensing wipers   144 144
Rear spoiler   209  
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Remote start   310 310
Heated steering wheel   416 416
Cargo net   38 38
Options (change) 16,095 8,032 7,713
Options (change) 13,359 7,145 6,936
Destination 775 950 950
Total Price $72,780 $47,082 $49,683
Total Invoice $66,410 $43,783 $46,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,701
Model Year200920162016
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$72,780$47,082$49,683
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,780$45,927$48,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476
Total Invoice$66,410$43,783$46,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,074-1,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,410$42,709$45,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,406

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920162016
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
Wiper de-icer $25$25
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$5,830$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,074-1,193

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092016
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

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270086%
Total Not Requested42514%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405060%
Total Not Requested272540%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%

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