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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: $59,505

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,019

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $5,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelISCTSCTSCTS
TrimFPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $54,594 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925      
Adaptive cruise control 1,500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Cargo net 64      
CD player, remote   300 300 300
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489      
Adaptive cruise control 1,290      
Obstacle detection, rear 430      
Cargo net 39      
CD player, remote   264 264 264
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Options (change) 5,989 2,840 300 300
Options (change) 5,248 2,499 264 264
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $67,524 $59,505 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $60,717 $55,545 $57,424 $66,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,695
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelISCTSCTSCTS
TrimFPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$67,524$59,505$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-4,845-5,570-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,524$54,660$55,795$64,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,430
Total Invoice$60,717$55,545$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-4,523-5,212-6,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,717$51,022$52,212$59,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190$8,946

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelISCTSCTSCTS
TrimFPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$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
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,405$10,250$10,975$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,845$5,570$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,523-5,212-6,124

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
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.3,621 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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