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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRDXDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $30,505 $42,874 $50,308
Technology Package 3,500    
Heated front seats   1,425  
Navigation system   2,145 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850  
Front buckets   0  
Sunroof     1,200
Technology Package 3,210    
Heated front seats   1,183  
Navigation system   1,780 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706  
Front buckets   0  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 3,500 4,420 3,145
Options (change) 3,210 3,669 2,610
Destination 715 920 920
Total Price $37,410 $51,195 $57,870
Total Invoice $34,430 $47,463 $53,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,403
Model Year200820092009
ModelRDXDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$37,410$51,195$57,870
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,835$51,195$54,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,070
Total Invoice$34,430$47,463$53,838
Adjustments for Features-2,3700-3,354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,060$47,463$50,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,021

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200820092009
ModelRDXDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,700$4,125$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3700-3,354

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082009
ModelRDXDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in115.6 in
Length180.7 in207.6 in
Width73.6 in74.8 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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