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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: $48,400

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $15,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,009

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $15,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim300350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,700 $40,870 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $36,921 $38,009 $56,520 $67,540
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645    
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155    
Blind spot warning system 600 600    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 150 150    
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Technology Package     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
High performance brake pads (optional)       100
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441    
F Sport Package 2,893 2,905    
Blind spot warning system 552 552    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460    
Heated steering wheel 140 140    
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192    
Technology Package     2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
High performance brake pads (optional)       89
Options (change) 7,750 7,760 3,445 695
Options (change) 7,138 7,150 3,067 619
Destination 950 950 995 995
Total Price $48,400 $49,580 $63,935 $72,785
Total Invoice $45,009 $46,109 $60,582 $69,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,552
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim300350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6306hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,400$49,580$63,935$72,785
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-6,280-6,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,400$49,580$57,655$65,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$0$8,225
Total Invoice$45,009$46,109$60,582$69,154
Adjustments for Features-9300-5,951-6,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,079$46,109$54,631$62,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,030$0$7,962

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelISISCTSCTS
Trim300350Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $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  $0
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 $0
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$7,530$6,530$12,810$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$6,280$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments-9300-5,951-6,561

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162018
ModelISCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in114.6 in
Length183.7 in195.5 in
Width71.3 in72.2 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested100048%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested100036%

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
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 display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested52525%
Total Not Requested157575%

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