Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2014 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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.

Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,005

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $2,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,366

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,354

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $54,980
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $50,800
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 1,650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960  
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,452      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725  
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Options (change) 8,090 2,285 3,435 0
Options (change) 7,119 2,011 3,023 0
Destination 925 925 925 920
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $53,210 $53,005 $70,560 $55,900
Total Invoice $49,366 $49,494 $66,014 $51,720

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac CTS dealer quotes or Acura MDX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$53,210$53,005$70,560$55,900
Adjustments for Features00-560-4,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,210$53,005$70,000$51,075
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$16,995$0
Total Invoice$49,366$49,494$66,014$51,720
Adjustments for Features00-524-4,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,366$49,494$65,490$47,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$128$16,124$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio   $50
HDMI port   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power release, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,315$7,875$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$560$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments00-524-4,464

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142015
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in193.6 in
Width72.6 in77.2 in
Height59.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,941 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.038.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft368.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested106552%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.