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Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,590

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,013

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $2,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelRLATSATS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $44,295 $47,295
Base Invoice $41,560 $42,080 $44,930
CMBS and Pax 3,800    
Technology Package 3,620    
Driver Assist Package   2,150 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Cargo net   60 60
Wood trim, alternative type   495 495
CMBS and Pax 3,407    
Technology Package 3,245    
Driver Assist Package   1,914 1,157
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Cargo net   53 53
Wood trim, alternative type   441 441
Options (change) 7,420 3,300 2,450
Options (change) 6,652 2,938 2,181
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $54,415 $48,590 $50,740
Total Invoice $48,927 $46,013 $48,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,381
Model Year200820182018
ModelRLATSATS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$54,415$48,590$50,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$45,985$47,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$48,927$46,013$48,106
Adjustments for Features0-2,467-3,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$43,546$44,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,332

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year200820182018
ModelRLATSATS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,440$8,045$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,467-3,228

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20082018
ModelRLATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length193.6 in182.8 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height57.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested140082%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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