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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: $45,095

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,853

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $35,511 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Advance Package 6,700      
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Advance Package 6,347      
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 6,700 6,650 350 1,150
Options (change) 6,347 5,852 308 1,012
Destination 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,095 $51,735 $50,995 $66,560
Total Invoice $42,853 $48,506 $48,216 $62,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,312
Model Year2019201220122012
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine272hp I4318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT10T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$45,095$51,735$50,995$66,560
Adjustments for Features-3,740-640-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,355$51,095$50,355$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$16,205
Total Invoice$42,853$48,506$48,216$62,313
Adjustments for Features-3,554-600-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,299$47,906$47,611$62,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$14,702

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2019201220122012
ModelRDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $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
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
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,015$5,915$5,915$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$640$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,554-600-6050

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20192012
ModelRDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length186.8 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.6 in
Height65.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft358.0 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
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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
Total Requested319052%
Total Not Requested297548%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested132564%
Total Not Requested74036%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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