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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison

Cadillac CTS vs Acura TL Price Comparison:
Cadillac CTS vs Acura TL Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the CTS vs. TL Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the CTS and TL will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Acura TL SH-AWD's price is $2,445 lower than the Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the CTS vs. TL 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 Acura TL SH-AWD, the Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6 includes additional features worth $0. 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, after a $940 adjustment for the Acura TL SH-AWD's additional features, the Acura TL SH-AWD is $2,445 less than the Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,476
Model Year201020102012
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers300, 10300, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price47,58552,64046,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price47,58550,06545,140
Cost Above Minimum02,4800
Total Invoice44,79049,58243,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice44,79047,15742,314
Cost Above Minimum02,3670

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Invoice Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

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

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

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Acura TL SH-AWD
Difference: 1,505
Lowest Total Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
Difference: 1,595
Model Year201020102012
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price40,26545,56539,255
Base Invoice38,13543,14336,812
Navigation System2,145  
AWD1,9001,900 
Compact spare tire250250 
6-speed shiftable automatic1,3001,300 
Panoramic sunroof900  
Second-row 3-person bench 0 
Recaro performance seats 2,800 
Advance Package  5,930
Navigation System  0
AWD  0
Compact spare tire  0
6-speed shiftable automatic  0
Panoramic sunroof  0
Second-row 3-person bench  0
Recaro performance seats  0
Advance Package  5,488
Total options6,4956,2505,930
Total options5,8305,6145,488
Destination825825895
Total Price47,58552,64046,080
Total Invoice44,79049,58243,195

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year201020102012
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Front seat active head restraints  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $350
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$400$400 
Traffic + travel information  $50
Traffic information$50$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Cooled front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Suede-like inserts in leather seats $0 
Upholstered door panels, leather  $250
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $700 
Total Value of Features$6,250$8,825$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,425-881

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in194.0 in
Width72.5 in74.0 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Premium 3.6

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Suede-like inserts in leather seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested57585%

Option Package Details
SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
Traffic + travel information50No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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

Price of the Cadillac CTS: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 BEST INCENTIVE.. 1.5 % INTEREST IN LEASE 48 MONTHS
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 Less expensive then the germans.
2003 4dr 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
2009 4dr Sedan supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The vehicle is expensive BUT still 30k less than other comparable sedans.
2008 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 should be $5000 cheaper
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Too much money when optioned out for the best value.
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD		 insurance and lease cost
2005 4dr 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 Acura TL

Price of the Acura TL: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Out the door pricing undercuts G35 by over $4K.
2008 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 At the time of purchase there was rebades available
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very competitively priced for the features. Simple pricing structure - nearly everything is standard.
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 bought new at end of 2005 model year. dealer wanted to move it; was willing to give me a very good price; less expensive than comparables at the time (lexus, volvo)
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price. I shopped Infiniti and Cadillac and found that when optioned to match the Acura TL they were significantly more expensive.
Price of the Acura TL: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price for the AWD Tech was a little high, coudl have been $2K cheaper.
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Little high.
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Alot of money for such poor quality.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Expensive car and expensive tires.
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Car is overpriced.

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