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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,719

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $9,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,033

Lexus LS 460   
Difference: $8,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSTSLS
TrimSTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,575 $67,630
Base Invoice $71,083 $62,219
Sunroof 1,200  
Luxury Value Edition   965
Comfort Package   2,185
Cargo net   64
Sunroof 996  
Luxury Value Edition   889
Comfort Package   2,012
Cargo net   38
Options (change) 1,200 3,214
Options (change) 996 2,939
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $81,650 $71,719
Total Invoice $74,954 $66,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus LS 460
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,545
Model Year20082012
ModelSTSLS
TrimSTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8380hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$81,650$71,719
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,240$71,719
Total Invoice$74,954$66,033
Adjustments for Features-3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,578$66,033

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSLS
TrimSTS-V460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3760

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in116.9 in
Length196.7 in198.0 in
Width72.6 in73.8 in
Height57.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%

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