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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,800

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,796

Acura MDX   
Difference: $9,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMDXDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $59,875
Base Invoice $40,092 $56,581
Advance Package 9,625  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Advance Package 8,809  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 9,625 1,695
Options (change) 8,809 1,492
Destination 895 920
Total Price $53,800 $62,490
Total Invoice $49,796 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,775
Model Year20132011
ModelMDXDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$53,800$62,490
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,175$62,490
Total Invoice$49,796$58,993
Adjustments for Features-5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,218$58,993

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20132011
ModelMDXDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20132011
ModelMDXDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in115.6 in
Length191.6 in207.6 in
Width78.5 in74.8 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in42.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested121530%

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