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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: $47,060

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,806

Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,195 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $36,514 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Sport Package 5,600      
Power liftgate 550      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sport Package 5,078      
Power liftgate 499      
Navigation System   1,888    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 6,150 3,295 0 1,150
Options (change) 5,577 2,900 0 1,012
Destination 715 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,060 $48,380 $50,645 $66,560
Total Invoice $42,806 $45,554 $47,908 $62,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$47,060$48,380$50,645$66,560
Adjustments for Features-4,3500-1,965-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,710$48,380$48,680$65,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$16,705
Total Invoice$42,806$45,554$47,908$62,313
Adjustments for Features-3,9570-1,859-1,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,849$45,554$46,049$60,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495$15,378

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,265$4,915$6,880$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0$1,965$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9570-1,859-1,381

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082012
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,061 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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