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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: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $10,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $59,195 $70,795
Base Invoice $39,863 $56,235 $67,255
Advance Package 9,625    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Advance Package 8,809    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 9,625 3,445 595
Options (change) 8,809 3,067 530
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $53,550 $63,635 $72,385
Total Invoice $49,567 $60,297 $68,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year201220172017
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,550$63,635$72,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,355-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$60,280$68,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$49,567$60,297$68,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,179-3,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$57,118$64,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,880

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220172017
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,980$12,335$12,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,179-3,782

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122017
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
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested91523%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology 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
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

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