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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: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $7,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMDXCTS
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,230 $33,675
Base Invoice $49,506 $31,486
AWD 2,000 1,900
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Temporary spare tire   250
AWD 1,857 1,577
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Temporary spare tire   208
Options (change) 2,000 14,800
Options (change) 1,857 12,526
Destination 940 745
Total Price $56,170 $49,220
Total Invoice $52,303 $44,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $958
Model Year20162008
ModelMDXCTS
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$56,170$49,220
Adjustments for Features-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,095$49,220
Total Invoice$52,303$44,757
Adjustments for Features-6,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,715$44,757

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162008
ModelMDXCTS
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,990$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162008
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.4 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.5 in
Height67.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,001 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 Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested471567%
Total Not Requested235033%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested292571%
Total Not Requested120029%

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