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Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,114

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,261

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,951

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $10,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011201120112011
ModelISISCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim250350Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990        
Cargo net 59 59        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Headlight washers 100 100        
Sunroof 0 0        
Performance Luxury Package     3,900 3,305    
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Wood trim           600
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302        
Cargo net 35 35        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Headlight washers 80 80        
Sunroof 0 0        
Performance Luxury Package     3,432 2,908    
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,012   1,012
Wood trim           528
Options (change) 8,144 8,144 8,195 6,600 0 1,750
Options (change) 6,613 6,613 7,212 5,808 0 1,540
Destination 715 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,114 $44,564 $49,015 $47,920 $47,375 $66,285
Total Invoice $33,951 $38,748 $45,835 $44,988 $44,902 $62,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,151
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,847
Model Year200720072011201120112011
ModelISISCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim250350Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$39,114$44,564$49,015$47,920$47,375$66,285
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,060-110-110-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,114$43,614$47,955$47,810$47,265$65,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$690$545$0$18,385
Total Invoice$33,951$38,748$45,835$44,988$44,902$62,021
Adjustments for Features0-826-991-103-104-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,951$37,922$44,844$44,885$44,798$61,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$46$87$0$16,629

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200720072011201120112011
ModelISISCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim250350Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,555$4,665$3,715$3,715$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,060$110$110$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-991-103-104-594

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072011
ModelISCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in113.4 in
Length180.1 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.5 in
Height56.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested120046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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 wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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