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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: $49,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $42,470 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Technology Package 3,620      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Technology Package 3,245      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 3,620 6,860 350 1,150
Options (change) 3,245 6,037 308 1,012
Destination 810 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $51,260 $50,045 $49,535 $66,560
Total Invoice $46,525 $46,896 $46,837 $62,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$51,260$50,045$49,535$66,560
Adjustments for Features-1,675-725-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,585$49,320$48,810$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$17,750
Total Invoice$46,525$46,896$46,837$62,313
Adjustments for Features-1,520-679-6860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,005$46,217$46,151$62,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$66$0$16,162

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,515$5,515$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$725$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,520-679-6860

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102012
ModelRLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.4 in
Length195.8 in191.6 in
Width72.7 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,852 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115046%
Total Not Requested135054%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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