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Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $53,585 $58,160
Base Invoice $44,098 $50,102 $54,380
Advance Package 7,950    
AWD   2,225 2,225
Driver Assist Package   2,395 2,395
Sunshade, rear, power   250  
Panoramic sunroof   1,450  
Advance Package 7,194    
AWD   2,102 2,103
Driver Assist Package   2,108 2,108
Sunshade, rear, power   220  
Panoramic sunroof   1,276  
Options (change) 7,950 6,320 4,620
Options (change) 7,194 5,706 4,211
Destination 895 920 920
Total Price $57,045 $60,825 $63,700
Total Invoice $52,187 $56,728 $59,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $365
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$57,045$60,825$63,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,260-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$55,565$56,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175
Total Invoice$52,187$56,728$59,511
Adjustments for Features0-4,906-6,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$51,822$53,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,187

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year201220132013
ModelRLXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,915$12,175$13,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,260$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,906-6,502

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122013
ModelRLXTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.7 in
Length195.8 in202.0 in
Width72.7 in72.9 in
Height57.2 in59.5 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft318.0 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 system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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