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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: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $6,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $39,863 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Advance Package 9,625      
CD player, remote   250 250 250
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Advance Package 8,809      
CD player, remote   220 220 220
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Options (change) 9,625 3,285 745 745
Options (change) 8,809 2,891 656 656
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $53,550 $60,565 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $49,567 $56,512 $58,391 $67,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,566
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
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)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,550$60,565$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-3,275-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$58,015$59,150$67,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$49,567$56,512$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features0-2,379-3,063-3,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$54,133$55,328$63,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195$9,278

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
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$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $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$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$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 player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $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
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   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$8,930$11,480$12,205$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$3,275$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,379-3,063-3,648

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122016
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in114.6 in
Length191.6 in195.5 in
Width78.5 in72.2 in
Height68.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,551 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 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 ft313.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested91523%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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