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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: $47,039

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $13,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,906

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $12,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelSTSSTSESES
TrimLuxuryPremium350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $36,438 $39,171
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,615 2,615
Luxury Package     3,695 3,695
Cargo net     65 65
Rear spoiler     319  
Heated steering wheel     450 150
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,413 2,413
Luxury Package     3,397 3,397
Cargo net     39 39
Rear spoiler     209  
Heated steering wheel     415 139
Options (change) 8,550 2,840 7,144 6,525
Options (change) 7,524 2,499 6,473 5,988
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $60,245 $60,095 $47,039 $49,340
Total Invoice $56,423 $56,653 $43,906 $46,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,448
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelSTSSTSESES
TrimLuxuryPremium350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$60,245$60,095$47,039$49,340
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,530-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,245$59,395$44,509$46,685
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0$2,176
Total Invoice$56,423$56,653$43,906$46,154
Adjustments for Features0-660-2,361-2,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,423$55,993$41,545$43,670
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0$2,125

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelSTSSTSESES
TrimLuxuryPremium350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$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$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0 $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,950$6,780$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,530$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660-2,361-2,484

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112018
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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested165080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested72525%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

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
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested72525%

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