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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: $36,975

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,885

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $7,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $29,270 $35,570 $49,475
Base Invoice $40,092 $27,368 $32,258 $45,372
Luxury Package   1,800 1,550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,300    
Performance Package   2,285    
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,200
Folding second row seats   400 400  
Luxury Package   1,493 1,286  
Leather seating surfaces   1,079    
Performance Package   1,897    
Sunroof   996 996 996
Folding second row seats   332 332  
Options (change) 0 6,985 3,150 1,200
Options (change) 0 5,797 2,614 996
Destination 895 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $44,175 $36,975 $39,440 $52,695
Total Invoice $40,987 $33,885 $35,592 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,069
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8200, 7200, 7212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-18225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,175$36,975$39,440$52,695
Adjustments for Features-5,4250-225-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,750$36,975$39,215$52,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,240$15,070
Total Invoice$40,987$33,885$35,592$48,388
Adjustments for Features-5,0330-203-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$33,885$35,389$47,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,504$13,906

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2013200620062006
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system   $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0 
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,140$2,715$2,940$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$0$225$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0330-203-597

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132006
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length191.6 in190.1 in
Width78.5 in70.6 in
Height68.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
225/50WR18 tires400No
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested115047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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