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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: $47,900

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $14,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $59,195 $70,795 $85,995
Base Invoice $37,252 $56,235 $67,255 $81,695
Sport Package 6,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Panoramic sunroof       1,450
Luxury Package       2,075
Sport Package 5,577      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Panoramic sunroof       1,291
Luxury Package       1,847
Options (change) 6,150 595 595 3,525
Options (change) 5,577 530 530 3,138
Destination 760 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $47,900 $60,785 $72,385 $91,515
Total Invoice $43,589 $57,760 $68,780 $86,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,539
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$47,900$60,785$72,385$91,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,770-5,370-4,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,900$58,015$67,015$87,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,000$29,030
Total Invoice$43,589$57,760$68,780$86,828
Adjustments for Features0-2,632-5,103-4,241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,589$55,128$63,677$82,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,549$27,459

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Performance traction management   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500$500
Differential cooler   $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,590$11,360$13,960$13,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770$5,370$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,632-5,103-4,241

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092017
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in114.6 in
Length190.7 in195.5 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.7 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 player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested70027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested45032%
Total Not Requested95068%

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