2019 Cadillac CTS vs 2019 Lexus GS

2019 Cadillac CTS

2019 Lexus GS

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4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD	21	29	$46,545	$48,995
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD	21	29	$51,960	$54,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD	22	30	$50,060	$52,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD	22	30	$44,645	$46,995
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD	18	26	$53,860	$56,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD	19	29	$51,960	$54,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD	18	26	$59,085	$62,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD	19	29	$57,185	$60,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium Luxury RWD	16	24	$68,205	$71,795
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport RWD	16	24	$58,610	$61,695
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan	14	21	$82,645	$86,995

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GS 300 F SPORT RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$47,773	$51,450
GS GS 300 RWD	22	32	$43,580	$46,860
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,350	$50,915
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$50,488	$54,355
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD	19	27	$48,885	$52,610
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,657	$51,245
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,678	$84,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,545

$47,773

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$48,995

$51,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$817 / month

$858 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V is arguably the greatest American performance sedan ever, and we will miss it dearly when it's discontinued after 2019.

The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side.

TCC Likes

Immense power
Supercar-like moves
Raucous exhaust note

Good value among competitors
Fun, fire-breathing V-8 option
Competitive fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Last-generation fit and finish
Poor crash test scores

Limited tech
Poorly functioning infotainment system
Base engine is breathless

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

54.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.0

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

36.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

54.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

57.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

45.7

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

112.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

195.5

192.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

57.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

18.4

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Yes

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

12.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45R17

P265/35VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

RHN

Front Tire Size

P245/45R17

P235/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RHN

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3814

3805

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

SIDI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000-4500

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.0L/122

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

265 @ 5600

241 @ 5800

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.93

4.06

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

0.69

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.04

2.72

Trans Order Code

M5N

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.62

4.60

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

1.86

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

1.23

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac CTS Sedan

Lexus GS

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent Multi-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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