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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $30,646 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Technology Package 3,100        
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300
Technology Package 2,843        
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264
Options (change) 3,100 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 2,843 264 264 264 264
Destination 885 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,880 $52,565 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $34,374 $49,453 $53,310 $57,424 $66,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,513
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,880$52,565$56,965$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,790-6,190-8,165-9,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$48,775$50,775$53,200$61,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000$4,425$12,720
Total Invoice$34,374$49,453$53,310$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-3,566-5,793-7,641-8,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$45,887$47,517$49,783$57,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630$3,896$11,653

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
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$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
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
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
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
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
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 rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   $75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250    
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$9,015$11,415$13,390$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790$6,190$8,165$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,566-5,793-7,641-8,552

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in114.6 in
Length180.7 in195.5 in
Width73.6 in72.2 in
Height65.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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