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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,520 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $32,430 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Technology Package 3,700        
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300
Technology Package 3,424        
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264
Options (change) 3,700 300 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,424 264 264 264 264
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $39,115 $52,565 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $36,749 $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: $10,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,717
Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,115$52,565$56,965$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-5,575-7,550-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$49,390$51,390$53,815$62,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000$4,425$12,720
Total Invoice$36,749$49,453$53,310$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-2,987-5,217-7,065-7,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$46,466$48,093$50,359$58,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,627$3,893$11,649

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142015201520152015
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350    
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
CD player$125    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
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
Boost gauge    $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    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
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
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,315$8,490$10,890$12,865$13,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$5,575$7,550$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,987-5,217-7,065-7,977

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142015
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.3,621 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%

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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