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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,124

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $15,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,513

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $15,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSTSIS
TrimSTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,575 $60,660
Base Invoice $71,083 $54,594
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Cargo net   64
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Headlight washers   100
Sunroof 996  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,489
Cargo net   39
Obstacle detection, rear   430
Headlight washers   86
Options (change) 1,200 4,589
Options (change) 996 4,044
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $81,650 $66,124
Total Invoice $74,954 $59,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,691
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,756
Model Year20082011
ModelSTSIS
TrimSTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$81,650$66,124
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,815$66,124
Total Invoice$74,954$59,513
Adjustments for Features-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,269$59,513

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082011
ModelSTSIS
TrimSTS-VF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082011
ModelSTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.5 in
Length196.7 in180.1 in
Width72.6 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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