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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: $52,835

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,932

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $1,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $41,195 $49,695
Base Invoice $42,801 $38,517 $46,465
Advance Package 7,950    
Luxury III Package   6,500  
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Adaptive cruise control   1,000 1,000
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Advance Package 7,128    
Luxury III Package   6,013  
Navigation system   1,490 1,490
Sunshade, rear, power   291 291
Adaptive cruise control   830 830
Sunroof   996 996
Options (change) 7,950 10,845 4,345
Options (change) 7,128 9,620 3,607
Destination 885 795 795
Total Price $56,035 $52,835 $54,835
Total Invoice $50,814 $48,932 $50,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $363
Model Year201120062006
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$56,035$52,835$54,835
Adjustments for Features-1,6750-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,360$52,835$54,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$50,814$48,932$50,867
Adjustments for Features-1,5190-464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,295$48,932$50,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,471

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201120062006
ModelRLDTSDTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,840$4,165$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5190-464

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112006
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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested200071%
Total Not Requested82529%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested264056%
Total Not Requested204044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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