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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,470

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,370 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $33,287 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Advance Package 6,650        
Performance Luxury Package   3,690 3,095    
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Advance Package 6,243        
Performance Luxury Package   3,247 2,724    
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,102   1,012
Options (change) 6,650 8,335 6,740 350 1,150
Options (change) 6,243 7,335 6,022 308 1,012
Destination 940 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $42,960 $50,975 $51,180 $50,490 $65,685
Total Invoice $40,470 $47,677 $48,065 $47,738 $61,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,850
Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine279hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)235/60-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,960$50,975$51,180$50,490$65,685
Adjustments for Features-3,590-790-790-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$50,185$50,390$49,700$65,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$690$0$15,985
Total Invoice$40,470$47,677$48,065$47,738$61,493
Adjustments for Features-3,382-739-742-7470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,088$46,938$47,323$46,991$61,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385$53$14,555

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162011201120112011
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
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    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
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 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Power lumbar 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$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$8,940$6,140$6,140$6,140$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$790$790$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,382-739-742-7470

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162011
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.7 in113.4 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height65.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested309050%
Total Not Requested307550%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested137559%
Total Not Requested94041%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%
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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