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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison

Cadillac CTS vs Acura MDX Price Comparison:
Cadillac CTS vs Acura MDX Price Comparison:

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For the Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the CTS vs. MDX Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the CTS and MDX will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6's price is $1,985 lower than the Acura MDX's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the CTS vs. MDX Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6, the Acura MDX includes additional features worth $4850. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $4850 adjustment for the Acura MDX's additional features, the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6 is $1,985 less than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,223
Model Year200720072012
ModelCTSCTSMDX
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers212, 8212, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18255/55-18
Total Price40,76542,42547,600
Adjustments for Features0-900-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price40,76541,52542,750
Cost Above Minimum07600
Total Invoice37,40239,15944,121
Adjustments for Features0-831-4,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice37,40238,32839,625
Cost Above Minimum09260

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Invoice Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Price Comparison (MSRP): Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
Difference: 6,835
Lowest Total Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
Difference: 6,719
Model Year200720072012
ModelCTSCTSMDX
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price29,92536,38543,030
Base Invoice27,98034,02039,863
Sport Package1,940  
Luxury Package1,5501,550 
Leather seating surfaces1,300  
Navigation system2,1452,145 
Bose Edition Package00 
Folding second row seats400400 
3.6L V61,560  
5-speed shiftable automatic1,2001,200 
Technology Package  3,675
Sport Package  0
Luxury Package  0
Leather seating surfaces  0
Navigation system  0
Bose Edition Package  0
Folding second row seats  0
3.6L V6  0
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Technology Package  3,363
Total options10,0955,2953,675
Total options8,6774,3943,363
Destination745745895
Total Price40,76542,42547,600
Total Invoice37,40239,15944,121

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Cadillac CTS

Price of the Cadillac CTS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20064dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		BEST INCENTIVE.. 1.5 % INTEREST IN LEASE 48 MONTHS
20044dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		Less expensive then the germans.
20034dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		Bought used at a very good price.
Price of the Cadillac CTS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr Sedan supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		The vehicle is expensive BUT still 30k less than other comparable sedans.
20084dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		should be $5000 cheaper
20064dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		Too much money when optioned out for the best value.
20054dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		insurance and lease cost
20054dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		high priced

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Acura MDX

Price of the Acura MDX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20084dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Yes, I did until they gave $4K incentive right now
20084dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Good value for a mid-sized luxury SUV
Price of the Acura MDX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20084dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		A similarly equipped Mazda CX-9 was $4,500 less.
20084dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		They should make leases more affordable.
20074dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Higher than FX
20074dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Given current resale values I think the original pricing was too high.
20074dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive
20064dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		Can get expensive, but still a good value in the field.
20064dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		Cost more than a car, but less than most SUVs.
20044dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		Comparatively speaking, the incentive from BMW (less $6000) was what did it for me. Acura could not match it.
20034dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		Price is too high.

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200720072012
ModelCTSCTSMDX
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $100
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input  $100
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive, large  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350$350 
Traffic + travel information  $50
Traffic information$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $350 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $25 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Powertrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$275$275 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,640$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-831-4,496

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20072012
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length190.1 in191.6 in
Width70.6 in78.5 in
Height56.7 in66.2 in
Curb Weight3,568 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.542.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.583.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential275Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated300Yes
Power lumbar, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Power lumbar, passenger100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Compass25No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
3.6 Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated300Yes
Power lumbar, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Power lumbar, passenger100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Compass25No
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media hard drive100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information50No
USB port150No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Cadillac CTS Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Cadillac CTS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top notch, as good as anything on the road.
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 quality ,fit and finish are impeccable, the dash ,and the "baseball" stitching ,are top notch, the interior looks hand crafted, no cheap plastic feel in this product. door gaps and alignment are tight, as is the hood and the trunk, this machine works !
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 This one was put together perfect right out of the factory
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Seems to be the best workmanship I have seen out of Cadillac
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 It is very nice, with leather trimmed dash, and soft materials. The chairs have a solid feeling to them. It is a first class appointed interior.
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Not plasticky, impression of high-quality.
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 quality material
Materials and Workmanship of the Cadillac CTS: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 eventhough the pleather is very nice, its a caddy and should be standard leather. the passengers seats should have electronic adjustments as a standard and not options. Also the 3.0 should have dual exhaust.
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Car was never hit, but trunk was crooked-body shop adjusted but further adjustment would not allow lid to latch. Cheap quality inside and out. Car has weird rocker panels and looks unfinished looking at the side from a distance.

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What Our Members Are Saying about Acura MDX Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Acura MDX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Consistently high quality, throughout.
2009 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I appreciate beautiful and finely made items. When I get into the MDX I always feel like I am in a beautiful machine with smooth action and a lets go attitude ! It puts a smile on my face every time!
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good fit and finish.
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 very good. few fit issues, but nothing worth concern
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 the fit both inside and out is first class.
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Just look at it and you will understand. Not a shread of cheapness.
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 All parts fit together well.
2004 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 The vehicle is well made using quality materials.
2003 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Fit and finish. Quality of materials.
2002 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Nothing ever breaks! Wears like iron. Plan to keep this car until 300K or more miles. At least two people that we told about car have purchased MDXs.
2001 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Car is 11 years old and near perfect. Only problem I have is outside temperature gauge is not always accurate.
Materials and Workmanship of the Acura MDX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The fit and finish on this vehicle did/do not meet my expectations. I drove a Lexus RX prior, and the all-around build quality, fit and finish of that vehicle was far superior.
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The interior did not hold up to normal wear and tear. The cargo area was permanently deformed from the weight of a child stroller. The running boards were scratched within the first two weeks of ownership. Interior trim scratched during normal cleaning

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