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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: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $54,825 $59,875
Base Invoice $41,560 $51,809 $56,581
Technology Package 3,620    
Upgraded leather upholstery   0  
Technology Package 3,245    
Upgraded leather upholstery   0  
Options (change) 3,620 0 0
Options (change) 3,245 0 0
Destination 715 920 920
Total Price $50,615 $55,745 $60,795
Total Invoice $45,520 $52,729 $57,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,411
Model Year200820112011
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
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$55,745$60,795
Adjustments for Features-2250-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,390$55,745$58,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,325
Total Invoice$45,520$52,729$57,501
Adjustments for Features-2020-2,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,318$52,729$54,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,195

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200820112011
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
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  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
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$5,690$5,465$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2020-2,577

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
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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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 Premium

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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