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Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,995

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,275

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $41,560 $40,369 $47,381
Sun and Sound Package   1,505  
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   5,000  
Sunroof     1,200
Sun and Sound Package   1,249  
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   4,675  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 0 6,505 1,200
Options (change) 0 5,924 996
Destination 715 870 870
Total Price $46,995 $50,550 $52,745
Total Invoice $42,275 $47,163 $49,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,398
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$46,995$50,550$52,745
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$50,025$51,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,595
Total Invoice$42,275$47,163$49,247
Adjustments for Features0-490-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,275$46,673$48,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,524

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200820082008
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,665$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490-1,050

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082008
ModelRLDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.6 in
Length193.6 in207.6 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested171536%
Total Not Requested304064%

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