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Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,995

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,275

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRLSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $46,410 $55,910 $80,160
Base Invoice $41,560 $43,393 $52,276 $73,448
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   3,540    
Temporary spare tire   250    
Sunroof   1,200   1,200
Premium Luxury Collection     4,155  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB   2,938    
Temporary spare tire   208    
Sunroof   996   996
Premium Luxury Collection     3,449  
Options (change) 0 4,990 4,155 1,200
Options (change) 0 4,142 3,449 996
Destination 715 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,995 $52,175 $60,840 $84,235
Total Invoice $42,275 $48,310 $56,500 $77,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,623
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRLSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$46,995$52,175$60,840$84,235
Adjustments for Features-1,7650-1,625-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,230$52,175$59,215$80,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,040$27,920
Total Invoice$42,275$48,310$56,500$77,319
Adjustments for Features-1,5880-1,509-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,687$48,310$54,991$73,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,681$25,209

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelRLSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote start $150$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, rear $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,040$4,275$5,900$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0$1,625$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5880-1,509-3,800

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20082009
ModelRLSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.4 in
Length193.6 in196.7 in
Width72.2 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested104051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested132542%

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