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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: $44,394

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,241

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,253

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $22,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim250350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $59,195 $70,795
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $56,235 $67,255
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
X-Package 1,394 1,394    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850    
Cargo net 59 59    
Satellite radio 486 486    
Sunroof 0 0    
Technology Package     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
X-Package 1,135 1,135    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280    
Cargo net 35 35    
Satellite radio 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0    
Technology Package     2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Options (change) 12,774 12,774 3,445 595
Options (change) 10,337 10,337 3,067 530
Destination 765 765 995 995
Total Price $44,394 $49,844 $63,635 $72,385
Total Invoice $38,253 $43,050 $60,297 $68,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,639
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim250350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,394$49,844$63,635$72,385
Adjustments for Features0-950-7,815-8,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,394$48,894$55,820$63,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$8,125
Total Invoice$38,253$43,050$60,297$68,780
Adjustments for Features0-821-7,405-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,253$42,229$52,892$60,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,976$0$7,868

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim250350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,755$11,620$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$7,815$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-821-7,405-8,020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082017
ModelISCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in114.6 in
Length180.1 in195.5 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested235090%
Total Not Requested25010%
X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested182587%

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