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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $12,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelRDXSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,320 $43,775 $53,275 $77,575
Base Invoice $32,245 $40,930 $49,812 $71,083
Technology Package 3,700      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   3,540    
Luxury Collection   3,650    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG     11,690  
Sunroof       1,200
Technology Package 3,424      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,938    
Luxury Collection   3,030    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG     9,703  
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 3,700 7,190 11,690 1,200
Options (change) 3,424 5,968 9,703 996
Destination 895 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $38,915 $51,740 $65,740 $81,650
Total Invoice $36,564 $47,673 $60,290 $74,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,694
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelRDXSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/50-17235/50-18255/45-18
Total Price$38,915$51,740$65,740$81,650
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,650-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$51,290$63,090$78,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,800$27,345
Total Invoice$36,564$47,673$60,290$74,954
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,430-2,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,564$47,258$57,860$72,186
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,602$24,928

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelRDXSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
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   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$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
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,565$7,765$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,650$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,430-2,768

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20132008
ModelRDXSTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.4 in
Length183.5 in196.7 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height66.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested154075%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265039%
Total Not Requested407561%

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