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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $33,995 $56,520 $67,540
Advance Package 6,700    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Advance Package 6,347    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 6,700 3,445 595
Options (change) 6,347 3,067 530
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $43,475 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $41,317 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,209
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,475$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-4,280-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$59,655$67,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$41,317$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-4,056-4,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,317$56,526$64,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,878

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,580$10,860$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,056-4,661

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in114.6 in
Length184.4 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested552590%
Total Not Requested64010%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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