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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,005

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $11,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,791

Lexus HS 250h Premium   
Difference: $11,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSHS
TrimLuxuryPremium250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $39,800
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $36,218
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Navigation Package     2,125
LED headlights     1,805
Rear spoiler     200
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Wide-view front camera     700
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Navigation Package     1,942
LED headlights     1,552
Rear spoiler     172
Obstacle detection, rear     430
Wide-view front camera     602
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 5,330
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 4,698
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $46,005
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $41,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus HS 250h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,847
Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSHS
TrimLuxuryPremium250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6147hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,195$58,805$46,005
Adjustments for Features0-700-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,195$58,105$45,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$41,791
Adjustments for Features0-661-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,739$54,857$40,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,118$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year201120112012
ModelSTSSTSHS
TrimLuxuryPremium250h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Rearview camera  $200
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $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$200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$4,890$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-661-899

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSHS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.3 in
Length196.7 in184.8 in
Width72.6 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Wide-view front camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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