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Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,613

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $13,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,014

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelISISDTSDTS
Trim250350V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $42,874 $50,308
X-Package 1,394 1,394    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990    
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500    
Cargo mat 69 69    
Cargo net 59 59    
Sunroof 0 0   1,200
Satellite radio 486 486    
Front buckets     0  
Luxury III Package     5,180  
Navigation system     1,945 1,945
Sun and Sound Package     850  
X-Package 1,135 1,135    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302    
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Cargo mat 41 41    
Cargo net 35 35    
Sunroof 0 0   996
Satellite radio 389 389    
Front buckets     0  
Luxury III Package     4,843  
Navigation system     1,614 1,614
Sun and Sound Package     706  
Options (change) 9,993 9,993 7,975 3,145
Options (change) 8,098 8,098 7,163 2,610
Destination 765 765 920 920
Total Price $41,613 $47,063 $54,750 $57,870
Total Invoice $36,014 $40,811 $50,957 $53,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,458
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelISISDTSDTS
Trim250350V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionM6T6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$41,613$47,063$54,750$57,870
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,595-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,613$46,113$53,155$55,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$2,720
Total Invoice$36,014$40,811$50,957$53,838
Adjustments for Features0-824-1,485-1,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,014$39,987$49,472$51,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,973$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelISISDTSDTS
Trim250350V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,130$4,775$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,595$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-1,485-1,856

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082009
ModelISDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in115.6 in
Length180.1 in207.6 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested177568%
Total Not Requested82532%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

X-Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested25027%
Total Not Requested67573%
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested177568%
Total Not Requested82532%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Cargo net40Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested220548%
Total Not Requested242552%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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