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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,385

Cadillac ATS Premium   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,755

Cadillac ATS Premium   
Difference: $812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMDXATS
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $46,110
Base Invoice $39,863 $43,113
Advance Package 9,625  
Cold Weather Package   600
CD player, remote   250
Driver Assist Package   2,885
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495
Sunroof   1,050
Advance Package 8,809  
Cold Weather Package   528
CD player, remote   220
Driver Assist Package   2,539
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436
Sunroof   924
Options (change) 9,625 5,280
Options (change) 8,809 4,647
Destination 895 995
Total Price $53,550 $52,385
Total Invoice $49,567 $48,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,519
Model Year20122016
ModelMDXATS
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$53,550$52,385
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$51,625
Total Invoice$49,567$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$48,048

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXATS
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,180$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-707

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXATS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in182.8 in
Width78.5 in71.1 in
Height68.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested121530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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