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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: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $5,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $4,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelISDTS
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $59,875
Base Invoice $57,009 $56,581
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Cargo net 64  
Cargo mat 73  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,695
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,619  
Cargo net 39  
Cargo mat 44  
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,492
Options (change) 6,062 1,695
Options (change) 5,542 1,492
Destination 875 920
Total Price $68,237 $62,490
Total Invoice $63,426 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,788
Model Year20122011
ModelISDTS
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/50-18
Total Price$68,237$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,237$59,995
Total Invoice$63,426$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,426$56,638

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
ModelISDTS
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,830$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,355

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122011
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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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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