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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: $46,510

Acura MDX   
Difference: $12,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,307

Acura MDX   
Difference: $11,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMDXSTSSTS
TrimBaseV8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $36,514 $43,956 $67,704
Sport Package 5,600    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740  
Sunroof     1,200
Sport Package 5,078    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 5,600 10,740 1,200
Options (change) 5,078 8,914 996
Destination 715 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,510 $58,980 $77,090
Total Invoice $42,307 $53,590 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,920
Model Year200820062006
ModelMDXSTSSTS
TrimBaseV8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$46,510$58,980$77,090
Adjustments for Features-1,8000-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,710$58,980$76,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,645
Total Invoice$42,307$53,590$71,520
Adjustments for Features-1,6370-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,670$53,590$71,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,499

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year200820062006
ModelMDXSTSSTS
TrimBaseV8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$7,515$5,715$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6370-431

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082006
ModelMDXSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.4 in
Length190.7 in196.3 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested455067%
Total Not Requested224033%

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