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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $33,995 $33,908 $53,326
Advance Package 6,700    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Temporary spare tire   250  
Premium Collection   10,050  
Navigation System     2,145
Panoramic sunroof     900
Advance Package 6,347    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079  
Temporary spare tire   208  
Premium Collection   8,342  
Navigation System     1,780
Panoramic sunroof     747
Options (change) 6,700 11,600 3,045
Options (change) 6,347 9,629 2,527
Destination 975 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $43,475 $48,640 $64,700
Total Invoice $41,317 $44,312 $59,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,342
Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$43,475$48,640$64,700
Adjustments for Features-4,600-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,875$47,515$64,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,185
Total Invoice$41,317$44,312$59,228
Adjustments for Features-4,372-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,945$43,287$59,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,941

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $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
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
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
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$9,665$6,190$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,372-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182009
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.4 in
Length184.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height65.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,862 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 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested319052%
Total Not Requested297548%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested514059%
Total Not Requested364041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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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