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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: $50,970

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,194

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $2,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,230 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $49,506 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   2,145    
Roof rack   325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,888    
Roof rack   286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 0 6,625 325 1,475
Options (change) 0 5,830 286 1,298
Destination 940 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,170 $51,710 $50,970 $66,885
Total Invoice $50,446 $48,484 $48,194 $62,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,933
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$54,170$51,710$50,970$66,885
Adjustments for Features-6,065-490-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,105$51,220$50,480$66,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$16,405
Total Invoice$50,446$48,484$48,194$62,599
Adjustments for Features-5,648-459-4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,798$48,025$47,731$62,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$294$0$14,868

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Display key$50   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$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$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$11,815$6,240$6,240$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,065$490$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,648-459-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in113.4 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.6 in
Height67.6 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,061 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 in56.3 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 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
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
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested71535%
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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