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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: $50,465

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,655

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $4,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,980 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $50,800 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Performance Luxury Package   3,690 3,095    
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Roof rack   325 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Performance Luxury Package   3,247 2,724    
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Roof rack   286 286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,102   1,012
Options (change) 0 8,310 6,715 325 1,475
Options (change) 0 7,313 6,000 286 1,298
Destination 920 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,900 $50,950 $51,155 $50,465 $66,010
Total Invoice $51,720 $47,655 $48,043 $47,716 $61,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,618
Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$55,900$50,950$51,155$50,465$66,010
Adjustments for Features-6,790-640-640-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,110$50,310$50,515$49,825$66,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$690$0$16,185
Total Invoice$51,720$47,655$48,043$47,716$61,779
Adjustments for Features-6,282-599-601-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,438$47,056$47,442$47,111$61,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$386$55$14,723

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152011201120112011
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformance 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
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$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 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200    
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio$50    
HDMI port$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0    
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power release, second row seats$50    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$12,465$6,315$6,315$6,315$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$640$640$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,282-599-601-6050

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152011
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in113.4 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.6 in
Height66.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested91540%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71534%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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