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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $33,995 $27,368 $45,372
Technology Package 3,700    
Sport Package   1,640  
Luxury Package   1,800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,300  
Navigation system   2,995  
Folding second row seats   400  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Technology Package 3,505    
Sport Package   1,361  
Luxury Package   1,493  
Leather seating surfaces   1,079  
Navigation system   2,486  
Folding second row seats   332  
Sunroof   996 996
Options (change) 3,700 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 3,505 7,747 996
Destination 975 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,475 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $38,475 $35,835 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $654
Model Year201820062006
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$40,475$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-3,46500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,010$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,370
Total Invoice$38,475$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-3,29400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,181$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,553

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820062006
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,205$2,740$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,29400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182006
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.4 in
Length184.4 in190.1 in
Width73.7 in70.6 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested200067%
Total Not Requested99033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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