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Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $44,098 $56,520 $67,540
Advance Package 7,950    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Advance Package 7,194    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 7,950 3,445 595
Options (change) 7,194 3,067 530
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $57,045 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $52,187 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,368
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$57,045$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,305-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$58,630$66,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$52,187$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,027-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$55,555$63,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,875

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
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
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
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
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 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,815$12,120$12,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,305$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,027-5,635

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122018
ModelRLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in114.6 in
Length195.8 in195.5 in
Width72.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.7 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 warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology 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
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

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