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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,010

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $22,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,650

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $22,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelSTSRXRX
TrimV8350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,910 $37,400 $41,580
Base Invoice $52,276 $33,099 $37,004
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Performance Package   4,055  
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
Heated front seats   540 665
Adaptive cruise control   600 600
Wood trim     380
Premium Package     1,245
Xenon HID headlights     815
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Performance Package   3,649  
Navigation system   2,225 2,225
Heated front seats   432 532
Adaptive cruise control   480 480
Wood trim     304
Premium Package     1,122
Xenon HID headlights     734
Options (change) 11,940 7,845 6,355
Options (change) 9,910 6,786 5,397
Destination 775 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $68,625 $46,010 $46,500
Total Invoice $62,961 $40,650 $40,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,073
Model Year200920082008
ModelSTSRXRX
TrimV8350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15132, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$68,625$46,010$46,500
Adjustments for Features-1,295-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,330$44,935$46,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,565
Total Invoice$62,961$40,650$40,966
Adjustments for Features-1,188-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,773$39,700$40,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,266

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200920082008
ModelSTSRXRX
TrimV8350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,090$5,870$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,188-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092008
ModelSTSRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in106.9 in
Length196.7 in186.2 in
Width72.6 in72.6 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.884.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320047%
Total Not Requested357553%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested305058%
Total Not Requested222542%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested67523%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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