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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: $10,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,951

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $12,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelISISCTSCTSCTS
Trim250350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,255 $35,705 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $26,623 $31,420 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
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     3,215    
Navigation System     2,145    
Panoramic sunroof     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     2,829    
Navigation System     1,888    
Panoramic sunroof     1,012   1,012
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 8,144 8,144 6,510 0 1,750
Options (change) 6,613 6,613 5,729 0 1,540
Destination 715 715 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,114 $44,564 $49,695 $49,185 $67,160
Total Invoice $33,951 $38,748 $46,588 $46,529 $62,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,481
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelISISCTSCTSCTS
Trim250350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$39,114$44,564$49,695$49,185$67,160
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,160-1,160-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,114$43,614$48,535$48,025$66,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$510$0$18,250
Total Invoice$33,951$38,748$46,588$46,529$62,841
Adjustments for Features0-826-1,087-1,097-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,951$37,922$45,501$45,432$62,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,971$69$0$16,581

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelISISCTSCTSCTS
Trim250350PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $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
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 
Folding second row seats  $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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,430$4,380$4,590$4,590$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,160$1,160$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-1,087-1,097-828

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072012
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.3,852 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Total Requested185071%
Total Not Requested75029%
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

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
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%
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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