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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $11,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $11,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSES
TrimLuxuryPremium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $36,725
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $34,400
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Ultra Luxury Package     3,251
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,749
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 8,100
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 7,460
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $45,700
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $42,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,977
Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSES
TrimLuxuryPremium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$57,195$58,805$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,195$58,105$44,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$42,735
Adjustments for Features0-661-973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,739$54,857$41,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSES
TrimLuxuryPremium350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,665$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-973

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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