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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: $53,005

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,366

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,650 $44,195 $49,795 $63,600
Base Invoice $51,284 $41,322 $46,558 $59,466
Entertainment Package 2,000      
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   1,650    
Roof rack   325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,960 1,960 1,960
Wood trim       600
Entertainment Package 1,874      
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,452    
Roof rack   286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,725 1,725 1,725
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 2,000 8,090 2,285 4,035
Options (change) 1,874 7,119 2,011 3,551
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $57,645 $53,210 $53,005 $71,160
Total Invoice $54,153 $49,366 $49,494 $66,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,789
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp I6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6T6
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)245/50-20235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$57,645$53,210$53,005$71,160
Adjustments for Features-7,00000-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,645$53,210$53,005$70,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0$17,295
Total Invoice$54,153$49,366$49,494$66,542
Adjustments for Features-6,57600-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,577$49,366$49,494$65,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$128$16,372

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimAdvancePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Display key$50   
Heated steering wheel$100$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
Around view cameras$500   
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$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view front camera$150   
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
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
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
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/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  $100
Total Value of Features$14,340$7,340$7,340$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,000$0$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,57600-804

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182014
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in113.4 in
Length196.2 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.6 in
Height67.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.3,941 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
15.0 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
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested66532%
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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