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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: - photograph by Gerald B.

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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's price is $8,830 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, the Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6 includes additional features worth $1685. 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 $1685 adjustment for the Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6's additional features, the Acura TL is $8,830 less than the Acura TL.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 9,294
Model Year201120112006
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers300, 10300, 10225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19235/45-17
Total Price46,45549,21535,940
Adjustments for Features-1,685-3,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price44,77045,78035,940
Cost Above Minimum01,0100
Total Invoice43,69946,52132,820
Adjustments for Features-1,585-3,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice42,11443,27432,820
Cost Above Minimum01,1600

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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
Difference: 10,515
Lowest Total Invoice: Acura TL
Difference: 10,879
Model Year201120112006
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price40,44546,50033,325
Base Invoice38,30544,02730,384
Navigation System2,145  
6-speed manual00 
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.1,8401,840 
Panoramic sunroof1,150  
Navigation system  2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Navigation System  0
6-speed manual  0
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.  0
Panoramic sunroof  0
Navigation system  1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Total options5,1351,8402,000
Total options4,5191,6191,821
Destination875875615
Total Price46,45549,21535,940
Total Invoice43,69946,52132,820

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120112006
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$150$150 
Media drive, large$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$400$400 
Traffic information$50$50 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275$275 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled front seats $300 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$700$700 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,750$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$3,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,585-3,2470

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112006
ModelCTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in189.3 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for infotainment system100Yes
Traffic information50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential275No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1725100%

Option Package Details
Premium 3.6

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45YR19 tires400No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential275No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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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