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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $13,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelRLCTS
TrimBaseVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $69,070
Base Invoice $42,801 $64,580
Advance Package 7,950  
Advance Package 7,128  
Options (change) 7,950 0
Options (change) 7,128 0
Destination 885 925
Total Price $56,035 $69,995
Total Invoice $50,814 $65,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,213
Model Year20112014
ModelRLCTS
TrimBaseVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,035$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$65,210
Total Invoice$50,814$65,505
Adjustments for Features0-4,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$61,027

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112014
ModelRLCTS
TrimBaseVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,115$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,478

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112014
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 Weight4,100 lb.3,751 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 Volume13.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

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