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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: $50,025

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $2,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,541

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $41,020 $47,520 $73,070
Base Invoice $42,801 $37,944 $43,956 $67,704
Technology Package 4,150      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC   8,285    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF     10,740  
Sunroof       1,200
Technology Package 3,721      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC   6,877    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF     8,914  
Sunroof       996
Options (change) 4,150 8,285 10,740 1,200
Options (change) 3,721 6,877 8,914 996
Destination 885 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $52,235 $50,025 $58,980 $77,090
Total Invoice $47,407 $45,541 $53,590 $71,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 15300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$52,235$50,025$58,980$77,090
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-1,250-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,370$50,025$57,730$75,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,705$25,350
Total Invoice$47,407$45,541$53,590$71,520
Adjustments for Features-1,6930-1,136-1,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,714$45,541$52,454$69,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,913$24,388

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLSTSSTSSTS
TrimBaseV6V8STS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Climate Control 
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$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,215$4,350$5,600$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$0$1,250$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6930-1,136-1,591

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20112006
ModelRLSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in116.4 in
Length195.8 in196.3 in
Width72.7 in72.6 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,961 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 Volume13.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested125077%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344059%
Total Not Requested235041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested379056%
Total Not Requested300044%

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