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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: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $36,514 $33,908 $53,326
Sport Package 5,600    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Temporary spare tire   250  
Premium Collection   10,050  
Navigation System     2,145
Panoramic sunroof     900
Sport Package 5,078    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079  
Temporary spare tire   208  
Premium Collection   8,342  
Navigation System     1,780
Panoramic sunroof     747
Options (change) 5,600 11,600 3,045
Options (change) 5,078 9,629 2,527
Destination 715 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $46,510 $48,640 $64,700
Total Invoice $42,307 $44,312 $59,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,423
Model Year200820092009
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,510$48,640$64,700
Adjustments for Features-3,785-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,725$47,515$64,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,185
Total Invoice$42,307$44,312$59,228
Adjustments for Features-3,443-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,864$43,287$59,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,941

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820092009
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$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$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,940$6,280$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,443-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082009
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.5 in
Height68.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested105046%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested480055%
Total Not Requested398045%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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