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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,315

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $5,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,092

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $6,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMDXSTSSTSSTS
TrimTouringV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $46,410 $55,910 $80,160
Base Invoice $36,002 $43,393 $52,276 $73,448
Navigation system 2,750      
Sunroof   1,200   1,200
Premium Luxury Collection     4,155  
Navigation system 2,475      
Sunroof   996   996
Premium Luxury Collection     3,449  
Options (change) 2,750 1,200 4,155 1,200
Options (change) 2,475 996 3,449 996
Destination 615 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $43,315 $48,385 $60,840 $84,235
Total Invoice $39,092 $45,164 $56,500 $77,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,088
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMDXSTSSTSSTS
TrimTouringV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$43,315$48,385$60,840$84,235
Adjustments for Features-4,4500-3,565-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$48,385$57,275$78,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,890$29,870
Total Invoice$39,092$45,164$56,500$77,319
Adjustments for Features-4,0160-3,311-5,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,076$45,164$53,189$71,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,025$26,666

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelMDXSTSSTSSTS
TrimTouringV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,250$3,800$7,365$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,450$0$3,565$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0160-3,311-5,489

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20062009
ModelMDXSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.4 in
Length188.7 in196.7 in
Width77.0 in72.6 in
Height68.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested152549%

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