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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: $38,925

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $11,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,503

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $10,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelRLCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $41,560 $27,368 $45,372
Technology Package 3,620    
Sport Package   1,640  
Luxury Package   1,800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,300  
Navigation system   2,995  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Technology Package 3,245    
Sport Package   1,361  
Luxury Package   1,493  
Leather seating surfaces   1,079  
Navigation system   2,486  
Sunroof   996 996
Options (change) 3,620 8,935 1,200
Options (change) 3,245 7,415 996
Destination 715 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,615 $38,925 $52,695
Total Invoice $45,520 $35,503 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,181
Model Year200820062006
ModelRLCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$50,615$38,925$52,695
Adjustments for Features-4,2650-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,350$38,925$52,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,470
Total Invoice$45,520$35,503$48,388
Adjustments for Features-3,8360-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,684$35,503$48,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,610

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820062006
ModelRLCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,115$1,850$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8360-275

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082006
ModelRLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.4 in
Length193.6 in190.1 in
Width72.2 in70.6 in
Height57.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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