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Lexus LS vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $19,499

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,837

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $14,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelLSCTSCTSCTS
Trim460PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $59,746 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Luxury Value Edition 965      
Cargo net 64      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Wood trim       600
Luxury Value Edition 878      
Cargo net 38      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 1,029 6,860 350 1,750
Options (change) 916 6,037 308 1,540
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $69,034 $50,045 $49,535 $67,160
Total Invoice $61,537 $46,896 $46,837 $62,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,866
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelLSCTSCTSCTS
Trim460PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT8T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$69,034$50,045$49,535$67,160
Adjustments for Features-265-425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,769$49,620$49,110$67,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$18,050
Total Invoice$61,537$46,896$46,837$62,841
Adjustments for Features-236-398-4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,301$46,498$46,435$62,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$63$0$16,406

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelLSCTSCTSCTS
Trim460PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,140$5,140$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-236-398-4020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112012
ModelLSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.4 in
Length198.0 in191.6 in
Width73.8 in72.5 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested115046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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