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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelRDXATSATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $43,155 $46,110 $60,465
Base Invoice $32,245 $40,350 $43,113 $56,535
Technology Package 3,700      
Cold Weather Package   600 600  
CD player, remote   250 250 250
CUE and Navigation   895    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050
Luxury Package       2,500
Protection Package       0
Technology Package 3,424      
Cold Weather Package   528 528  
CD player, remote   220 220 220
CUE and Navigation   788    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Sunroof   924 924 924
Luxury Package       2,200
Protection Package       0
Options (change) 3,700 3,290 2,395 4,295
Options (change) 3,424 2,896 2,108 3,780
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $38,915 $47,440 $49,500 $65,755
Total Invoice $36,564 $44,241 $46,216 $61,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,506
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelRDXATSATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6272hp I4272hp I4464hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$38,915$47,440$49,500$65,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-4,650-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$44,040$44,850$64,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810$20,240
Total Invoice$36,564$44,241$46,216$61,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,171-4,342-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$41,070$41,874$59,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$804$18,865

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelRDXATSATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Performance traction management   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300 
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tire inflation kit (optional)   $0
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,165$7,565$8,815$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$4,650$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,171-4,342-1,375

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20132016
ModelRDXATS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in182.8 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height66.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested86534%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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