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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: $54,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $9,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,446

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $10,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,230 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $49,506 $56,520 $67,540
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 0 3,445 595
Options (change) 0 3,067 530
Destination 940 995 995
Total Price $54,170 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $50,446 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,947
Model Year201620182018
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT9T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,170$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,170$62,680$70,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$50,446$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,189-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,446$59,393$67,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,886

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201620182018
ModelMDXCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Display key$50  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,930$10,185$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,189-1,786

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in114.6 in
Length193.6 in195.5 in
Width77.2 in72.2 in
Height67.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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