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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,689

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $6,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,878

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelSTSRCRCRCRC
TrimPremium200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,380 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $53,279 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Temporary spare tire 350        
Sunroof 1,200 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
235/40VR19   795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105  
All Weather Package   220 220 220 280
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   390   390  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Rear spoiler   399 399 399  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Cargo net   65 65 65 65
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Temporary spare tire 308        
Sunroof 1,056 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
235/40VR19   732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777  
All Weather Package   201 201 201 259
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   360   360  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Rear spoiler   280 280 280  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460 460  
Cargo net   39 39 39 39
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 1,550 13,524 8,944 12,439 8,035
Options (change) 1,364 12,344 8,127 11,344 7,382
Destination 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $58,805 $54,654 $52,689 $56,424 $73,175
Total Invoice $55,518 $50,664 $48,878 $52,318 $68,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,254
Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelSTSRCRCRCRC
TrimPremium200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15835, 17835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$58,805$54,654$52,689$56,424$73,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,740-1,715-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,805$52,664$50,949$54,709$70,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$3,760$20,021
Total Invoice$55,518$50,664$48,878$52,318$68,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-1,614-1,590-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,518$48,819$47,264$50,728$65,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,555$0$3,464$18,716

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017201720172017
ModelSTSRCRCRCRC
TrimPremium200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25$25
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,600$8,590$8,340$8,315$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,740$1,715$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,845-1,614-1,590-2,050

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelSTSRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in107.5 in
Length196.7 in184.8 in
Width72.6 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105033%
Total Not Requested210067%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95035%
Total Not Requested177565%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested187579%
Total Not Requested50021%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105034%
Total Not Requested202566%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested112550%
Total Not Requested111550%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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