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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $32,245 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Technology Package 3,700          
CD player, remote   250 250 250 250 250
V-Sport Package   2,465        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495 495  
Panoramic sunroof           1,250
Luxury Package           1,600
Technology Package 3,424          
CD player, remote   220 220 220 220 220
V-Sport Package   2,169        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436 436  
Panoramic sunroof           1,100
Luxury Package           1,408
Options (change) 3,700 3,210 745 745 745 3,100
Options (change) 3,424 2,825 656 656 656 2,728
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $38,915 $55,490 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090
Total Invoice $36,564 $52,028 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,489
Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$38,915$55,490$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090
Adjustments for Features0-4,240-6,440-8,415-9,040-8,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$51,250$51,585$54,010$62,655$80,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335$2,760$11,405$29,700
Total Invoice$36,564$52,028$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-6,024-7,871-8,455-7,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$48,053$48,253$50,520$58,604$75,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$2,467$10,551$27,598

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201320162016201620162016
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$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$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive$15     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Alloy wheels$350 $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$9,755$11,955$13,930$14,555$13,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240$6,440$8,415$9,040$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,975-6,024-7,871-8,455-7,607

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132016
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in114.6 in
Length183.5 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 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

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 CTS Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

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 V-Sport Premium

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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