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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: $46,953

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,718

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $3,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelESCTSCTSCTS
Trim350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $34,300 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935      
Xenon HID headlights 565      
Alloy wheels, optional design 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Power trunk closer 400      
Heated steering wheel 450      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,745      
Cargo net 64      
Remote start 499      
Rain-sensing wipers 155      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Wood trim       600
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699      
Xenon HID headlights 521      
Alloy wheels, optional design 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Power trunk closer 368      
Heated steering wheel 416      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 3,452      
Cargo net 38      
Remote start 310      
Rain-sensing wipers 144      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 9,423 6,860 350 1,750
Options (change) 8,508 6,037 308 1,540
Destination 910 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,953 $50,045 $49,535 $67,160
Total Invoice $43,718 $46,896 $46,837 $62,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,477
Model Year2014201220122012
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)835, 15300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,953$50,045$49,535$67,160
Adjustments for Features-1,890-425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,063$49,620$49,110$67,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$18,050
Total Invoice$43,718$46,896$46,837$62,841
Adjustments for Features-1,760-398-4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,958$46,498$46,435$62,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$63$0$16,406

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2014201220122012
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$100 
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
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$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,805$3,340$3,340$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,760-398-4020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142012
ModelESCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.4 in
Length192.7 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
HD radio50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

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 wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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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