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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $8,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,895 $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $31,164 $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Technology Package 3,300        
Navigation System   2,000 1,650    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Technology Package 3,026        
Navigation System   1,760 1,452    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 3,300 3,500 3,150 350 1,150
Options (change) 3,026 3,080 2,772 308 1,012
Destination 760 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $37,955 $46,545 $48,235 $50,995 $67,860
Total Invoice $34,950 $43,806 $45,426 $48,216 $63,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,323
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,955$46,545$48,235$50,995$67,860
Adjustments for Features-1,685-900-1,965-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$46,455$48,235$49,030$65,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,575$19,030
Total Invoice$34,950$43,806$45,426$48,216$63,613
Adjustments for Features-1,552-850-1,858-2,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,398$43,721$45,426$46,358$61,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,705$2,637$17,666

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge$75   $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,850$6,255$6,165$8,130$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$90$0$1,965$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,552-850-1,858-2,226

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092013
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in113.4 in
Length180.7 in191.6 in
Width73.6 in72.6 in
Height65.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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