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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $41,560 $42,874 $50,308
Technology Package 3,620    
Heated front seats   1,425  
Navigation system   2,145 1,945
Sun and Sound Package   850  
Front buckets   0  
Cargo net   95  
Sunroof     1,200
Technology Package 3,245    
Heated front seats   1,183  
Navigation system   1,780 1,614
Sun and Sound Package   706  
Front buckets   0  
Cargo net   78  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 3,620 4,515 3,145
Options (change) 3,245 3,747 2,610
Destination 715 920 920
Total Price $50,615 $51,290 $57,870
Total Invoice $45,520 $47,541 $53,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,741
Model Year200820092009
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$50,615$51,290$57,870
Adjustments for Features-3,0250-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,590$51,290$54,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,055
Total Invoice$45,520$47,541$53,838
Adjustments for Features-2,7200-3,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,800$47,541$50,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,018

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200820092009
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
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250 $250
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
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $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
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 trim  $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,690$3,665$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7200-3,279

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082009
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
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo net
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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