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Lexus IS vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,554

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,549

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $14,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISSTSSTS
Trim250350FLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $48,024 $53,279
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Headlight washers 100   100    
Luxury Level Two Package       3,950  
Temporary spare tire       350 350
Sunroof       1,200 1,200
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460    
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Xenon HID headlights 807        
Headlight washers 92   92    
Luxury Level Two Package       3,476  
Temporary spare tire       308 308
Sunroof       1,056 1,056
Options (change) 7,884 6,909 4,589 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 7,244 6,345 4,210 4,840 1,364
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $42,554 $48,004 $66,764 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $39,549 $44,623 $62,094 $53,739 $55,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,926
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISSTSSTS
Trim250350FLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$42,554$48,004$66,764$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,175-1,345-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,554$47,054$64,589$55,850$56,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,035$0$910
Total Invoice$39,549$44,623$62,094$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features0-883-2,023-1,264-1,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,549$43,740$60,071$52,475$53,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,191$20,522$0$1,112

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelISISISSTSSTS
Trim250350FLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,205$4,155$5,380$4,550$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,175$1,345$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-2,023-1,264-1,931

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20122011
ModelISSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in116.4 in
Length180.1 in196.7 in
Width70.9 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150072%
Total Not Requested57528%

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