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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: $55,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,933

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $42,470 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
CMBS 3,800      
Technology Package 3,620      
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
CD player, remote   300 300 300
CMBS 3,408      
Technology Package 3,245      
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
CD player, remote   264 264 264
Options (change) 7,420 2,840 300 300
Options (change) 6,653 2,499 264 264
Destination 810 995 995 995
Total Price $55,060 $59,505 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $49,933 $55,545 $57,424 $66,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,846
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$55,060$59,505$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-4,035-4,760-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,060$55,470$56,605$64,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,430
Total Invoice$49,933$55,545$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-3,766-4,454-5,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,933$51,779$52,970$60,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,191$8,947

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,465$10,500$11,225$12,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035$4,760$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,766-4,454-5,366

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102015
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 Weight4,084 lb.3,621 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 Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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