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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: $36,575

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $11,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,553

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $10,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $29,270 $35,570 $49,475
Base Invoice $42,801 $27,368 $32,258 $45,372
Luxury Package   1,800 1,550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,300    
Performance Package   2,285    
Sunroof   1,200 1,200 1,200
Luxury Package   1,493 1,286  
Leather seating surfaces   1,079    
Performance Package   1,897    
Sunroof   996 996 996
Options (change) 0 6,585 2,750 1,200
Options (change) 0 5,465 2,282 996
Destination 885 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,085 $36,575 $39,040 $52,695
Total Invoice $43,686 $33,553 $35,260 $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: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,644
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10200, 7200, 7212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-18225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,085$36,575$39,040$52,695
Adjustments for Features-3,8400-225-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,245$36,575$38,815$51,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,240$15,170
Total Invoice$43,686$33,553$35,260$48,388
Adjustments for Features-3,4890-203-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,197$33,553$35,057$47,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,504$13,963

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBase2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0 
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,815$1,975$2,200$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0$225$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4890-203-872

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112006
ModelRLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.4 in
Length195.8 in190.1 in
Width72.7 in70.6 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
225/50WR18 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested115047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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