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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: $47,490

Acura MDX   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,628

Acura MDX   
Difference: $57

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMDXCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $33,675
Base Invoice $39,410 $31,486
Technology Package 3,675  
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
Temporary spare tire   250
3.6L V6   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
AWD   1,900
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Technology Package 3,333  
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
Temporary spare tire   208
3.6L V6   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
AWD   1,577
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 3,675 13,800
Options (change) 3,333 11,454
Destination 885 745
Total Price $47,490 $48,220
Total Invoice $43,628 $43,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $746
Model Year20112008
ModelMDXCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,490$48,220
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,740$48,220
Total Invoice$43,628$43,685
Adjustments for Features-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,939$43,685

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelMDXCTS
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.5 in
Height68.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,001 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 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 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111575%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested366552%
Total Not Requested340048%

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