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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: $25,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,837

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $22,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelLSCTSCTSCTS
Trim460PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,990 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $66,232 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Comfort Package 1,650      
Cargo net 64      
Heated steering wheel 150      
All Weather Package 200      
Navigation System   2,145    
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Wood trim       600
Comfort Package 1,520      
Cargo net 38      
Heated steering wheel 140      
All Weather Package 184      
Navigation System   1,888    
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 2,064 6,860 350 1,750
Options (change) 1,882 6,037 308 1,540
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $74,949 $50,045 $49,535 $67,160
Total Invoice $69,009 $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: $23,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,535
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelLSCTSCTSCTS
Trim460PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine386hp 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$74,949$50,045$49,535$67,160
Adjustments for Features-2,215-425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,734$49,620$49,110$67,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$18,050
Total Invoice$69,009$46,896$46,837$62,841
Adjustments for Features-2,039-398-4020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,970$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 Year2013201220122012
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$100 
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
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   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Self-repairing paint$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
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 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50  $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$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
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  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,680$4,890$4,890$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,039-398-4020

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132012
ModelLSCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.4 in
Length200.0 in191.6 in
Width73.8 in72.5 in
Height58.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,234 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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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