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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $9,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimTouringBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $45,560 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $36,002 $43,054 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Navigation system 2,750            
CUE and Navigation   905          
Seating Package   2,500          
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495 495 495  
Panoramic sunroof   1,250         1,250
Luxury Package             1,600
Navigation system 2,475            
CUE and Navigation   796          
Seating Package   2,200          
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436 436 436  
Panoramic sunroof   1,100         1,100
Luxury Package             1,408
Options (change) 2,750 5,400 745 745 745 745 3,100
Options (change) 2,475 4,752 656 656 656 656 2,728
Destination 615 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $43,315 $51,955 $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090
Total Invoice $39,092 $48,801 $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,341
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimTouringBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$43,315$51,955$53,025$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090
Adjustments for Features0-430-2,580-5,380-7,280-7,905-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$51,525$50,445$52,645$55,145$63,790$82,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,080$0$2,200$4,700$13,345$32,290
Total Invoice$39,092$48,801$49,859$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258
Adjustments for Features0-404-2,426-5,032-6,810-7,394-5,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,092$48,397$47,433$49,245$51,581$59,665$77,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$0$1,812$4,148$12,232$29,886

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimTouringBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Backup collision intervention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300      
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers $75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500$500
Differential cooler      $0
Lockable rear differential$150      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0   
Carbon fiber hood      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900      
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear$25      
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50      
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge     $75$75
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25      
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Folding third row seats$600      
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, third row seats$125      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,775$8,205$10,355$13,155$15,055$15,680$14,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430$2,580$5,380$7,280$7,905$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-2,426-5,032-6,810-7,394-5,939

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062016
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.6 in
Length188.7 in195.5 in
Width77.0 in72.2 in
Height68.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested85038%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

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