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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: $56,035

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,814

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRLDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $59,875
Base Invoice $42,801 $56,581
Advance Package 7,950  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Advance Package 7,128  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 7,950 1,695
Options (change) 7,128 1,492
Destination 885 920
Total Price $56,035 $62,490
Total Invoice $50,814 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,928
Model Year20112011
ModelRLDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$56,035$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$61,165
Total Invoice$50,814$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$57,742

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112011
ModelRLDTS
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,251

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112011
ModelRLDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in115.6 in
Length195.8 in207.6 in
Width72.7 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 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 Volume13.8 ft318.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested75027%

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