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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: $44,965

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,388

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $3,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelRLCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $41,560 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Technology Package 3,620        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Wood trim         600
Technology Package 3,245        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 3,620 4,645 3,645 350 1,750
Options (change) 3,245 4,088 3,208 308 1,540
Destination 715 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,615 $45,465 $44,965 $47,725 $66,285
Total Invoice $45,520 $42,711 $42,388 $45,210 $62,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $216
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelRLCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$50,615$45,465$44,965$47,725$66,285
Adjustments for Features-3,875-9500-2,100-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,740$44,515$44,965$45,625$63,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,110$19,295
Total Invoice$45,520$42,711$42,388$45,210$62,021
Adjustments for Features-3,485-8920-1,989-2,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,035$41,819$42,388$43,221$59,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$569$1,402$17,886

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelRLCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300 
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$7,315$4,390$3,440$5,540$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$950$0$2,100$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,485-8920-1,989-2,316

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011
ModelRLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.4 in
Length193.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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