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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: $43,270

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $19,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,263

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $18,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelISISDTS
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $59,875
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $56,581
Premium Package 1,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995  
Heated steering wheel 150 150  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 1,695
F Sport Package   3,740  
Premium Package 968    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764  
Heated steering wheel 140 140  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 1,492
F Sport Package   3,441  
Options (change) 5,795 8,485 1,695
Options (change) 5,344 7,817 1,492
Destination 925 925 920
Total Price $43,270 $49,475 $62,490
Total Invoice $40,263 $46,003 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,355
Model Year201520152011
ModelISISDTS
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6T8A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$43,270$49,475$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,270$48,575$58,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,305$0
Total Invoice$40,263$46,003$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-837-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,263$45,166$55,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,903$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201520152011
ModelISISDTS
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,755$6,655$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-3,375

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20152011
ModelISDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.6 in
Length183.7 in207.6 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested125049%
Total Not Requested132551%

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