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Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,735

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $4,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESCTSCTSCTS
Trim350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $34,400 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Wood trim       600
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 8,100 7,610 350 2,550
Options (change) 7,460 6,697 308 2,244
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,700 $50,795 $49,535 $67,960
Total Invoice $42,735 $47,556 $46,837 $63,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,612
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESCTSCTSCTS
Trim350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$45,700$50,795$49,535$67,960
Adjustments for Features-975-425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,725$50,370$49,110$67,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,260$0$18,850
Total Invoice$42,735$47,556$46,837$63,545
Adjustments for Features-912-398-4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,823$47,158$46,435$63,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$0$17,110

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelESCTSCTSCTS
Trim350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,605$3,055$3,055$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-912-398-4020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122012
ModelESCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested180077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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