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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelRDXDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $45,855
Base Invoice $33,995 $42,874
Advance Package 6,700  
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850
FWD   0
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Luxury III Package   5,180
Lane departure warning   295
Advance Package 6,347  
Front buckets   0
Navigation system   1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706
FWD   0
Adaptive cruise control   1,407
Luxury III Package   4,843
Lane departure warning   245
Options (change) 6,700 9,965
Options (change) 6,347 8,815
Destination 975 920
Total Price $43,475 $56,740
Total Invoice $41,317 $52,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,098
Model Year20182009
ModelRDXDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,475$56,740
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,575$56,740
Total Invoice$41,317$52,609
Adjustments for Features-1,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,511$52,609

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182009
ModelRDXDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182009
ModelRDXDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in115.6 in
Length184.4 in207.6 in
Width73.7 in74.8 in
Height65.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft318.8 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested380062%
Total Not Requested236538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested182539%
Total Not Requested280561%

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