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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: $52,365

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,657

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $2,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelRLATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $42,660 $45,615
Base Invoice $42,801 $39,887 $42,650
Advance Package 7,950    
Cold Weather Package   600 600
CUE and Navigation   895  
Driver Assist Package   3,805 3,380
CD player, remote   300 300
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof   1,050 1,050
AWD   2,000 1,100
Advance Package 7,128    
Cold Weather Package   528 528
CUE and Navigation   788  
Driver Assist Package   3,348 2,974
CD player, remote   264 264
Cargo net   53 53
Sunroof   924 924
AWD   1,870 1,029
Options (change) 7,950 8,710 6,490
Options (change) 7,128 7,775 5,772
Destination 885 995 995
Total Price $56,035 $52,365 $53,100
Total Invoice $50,814 $48,657 $49,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,931
Model Year201120152015
ModelRLATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,035$52,365$53,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$49,380$50,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635
Total Invoice$50,814$48,657$49,417
Adjustments for Features0-2,774-2,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$45,883$46,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$663

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201120152015
ModelRLATSATS
TrimBasePerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $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
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,415$9,400$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,774-2,871

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20112015
ModelRLATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in182.8 in
Width72.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,542 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 Volume13.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested247588%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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