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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,450

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMDXXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $54,670 $62,015 $62,735 $69,785
Base Invoice $39,863 $51,116 $57,984 $58,657 $65,249
Advance Package 9,625        
Entertainment Package 1,900        
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300
Driver Assist Package   2,395   2,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495 495
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,450   1,450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Sunshade, rear, power   575   575  
Advance Package 8,809        
Entertainment Package 1,739        
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264
Driver Assist Package   2,108   2,108  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436 436
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308 308
Panoramic sunroof   1,276   1,276  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,404 1,404 1,404 1,404
Sunshade, rear, power   506   506  
Options (change) 11,525 7,160 2,740 7,160 2,740
Options (change) 10,548 6,302 2,412 6,302 2,412
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,450 $62,825 $65,750 $70,890 $73,520
Total Invoice $51,306 $58,413 $61,391 $65,954 $68,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,587
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMDXXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$55,450$62,825$65,750$70,890$73,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-4,410-3,885-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,450$60,115$61,340$67,005$67,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$6,890$7,820
Total Invoice$51,306$58,413$61,391$65,954$68,656
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-4,118-3,614-5,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,306$55,893$57,273$62,340$63,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,380$6,447$7,547

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMDXXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
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$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100 
Folding third row seats$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000
Wood trim $300 $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$9,680$12,390$14,090$13,565$15,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$4,410$3,885$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,520-4,118-3,614-5,216

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015
ModelMDXXTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.7 in
Length191.6 in202.0 in
Width78.5 in72.9 in
Height68.2 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.4,007 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in40.0 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested282571%
Total Not Requested116529%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1325100%

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