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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: $49,770

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $19,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,285

Lexus IS 350   
Difference: $17,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSTSIS
TrimV8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $40,870
Base Invoice $52,276 $38,009
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Active steering 995 400
F Sport Package   3,155
Blind spot warning system   600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
Adaptive cruise control   500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Heated steering wheel   150
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Active steering 826 368
F Sport Package   2,905
Blind spot warning system   552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
Adaptive cruise control   460
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Heated steering wheel   140
Options (change) 12,935 7,950
Options (change) 10,736 7,326
Destination 775 950
Total Price $69,620 $49,770
Total Invoice $63,787 $46,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,989
Model Year20092016
ModelSTSIS
TrimV8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8306hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,620$49,770
Adjustments for Features-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,060$49,770
Total Invoice$63,787$46,285
Adjustments for Features-5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,274$46,285

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSIS
TrimV8350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5130

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.2 in
Length196.7 in183.7 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
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 Requested420062%
Total Not Requested257538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested27561%
Total Not Requested17539%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested125045%
Total Not Requested152555%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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