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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: $40,970

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,143

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $8,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim250350PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $45,634 $59,106
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Panoramic sunroof       1,012
Options (change) 3,495 3,495 0 1,150
Options (change) 3,224 3,224 0 1,012
Destination 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $40,970 $44,485 $49,185 $67,860
Total Invoice $38,143 $41,410 $46,529 $63,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,494
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim250350PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,970$44,485$49,185$67,860
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,000-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,970$44,285$47,185$65,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$18,200
Total Invoice$38,143$41,410$46,529$63,613
Adjustments for Features0-186-1,892-2,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,143$41,224$44,637$61,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$16,656

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim250350PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,680$4,880$6,680$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,000$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-1,892-2,320

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152013
ModelISCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.4 in
Length183.7 in191.6 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

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