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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: $47,285

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $6,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,430

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $5,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,280 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $40,092 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Advance Package 9,625        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Advance Package 8,809        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,102   1,012
Options (change) 9,625 4,645 3,645 350 1,150
Options (change) 8,809 4,088 3,298 308 1,012
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,800 $47,285 $48,085 $50,490 $65,685
Total Invoice $49,796 $44,430 $45,341 $47,738 $61,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$53,800$47,285$48,085$50,490$65,685
Adjustments for Features-5,74000-2,015-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,060$47,285$48,085$48,475$64,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$1,190$17,175
Total Invoice$49,796$44,430$45,341$47,738$61,493
Adjustments for Features-5,31300-1,905-1,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,483$44,430$45,341$45,833$60,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911$1,403$15,916

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding third row seats$600    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$10,665$4,925$4,925$6,940$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,740$0$0$2,015$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,31300-1,905-1,147

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.4,032 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft358.0 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 control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested216554%
Total Not Requested182546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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