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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: $47,850

Acura MDX   
Difference: $11,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350

Acura MDX   
Difference: $11,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMDXSTS
TrimBaseLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,280 $50,820
Base Invoice $40,092 $48,024
Technology Package 3,675  
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950
Temporary spare tire   350
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,900
Performance braking system (optional)   395
Technology Package 3,363  
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476
Temporary spare tire   308
Sunroof   1,056
AWD   1,672
Performance braking system (optional)   348
Options (change) 3,675 7,795
Options (change) 3,363 6,860
Destination 895 875
Total Price $47,850 $59,490
Total Invoice $44,350 $55,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,558
Model Year20132011
ModelMDXSTS
TrimBaseLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-17
Total Price$47,850$59,490
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,610$59,490
Total Invoice$44,350$55,759
Adjustments for Features-1,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,201$55,759

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20132011
ModelMDXSTS
TrimBaseLuxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,305$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20132011
ModelMDXSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.4 in
Length191.6 in196.7 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.4,125 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 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
235/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

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