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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: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelRLXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $54,670 $62,015 $62,735 $69,785
Base Invoice $44,098 $51,116 $57,984 $58,657 $65,249
Advance Package 7,950        
Driver Assist Package   2,395   2,395  
Sunshade, rear, power   575   575  
CD player, remote   300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495 495
Panoramic sunroof   1,450   1,450  
Advance Package 7,194        
Driver Assist Package   2,108   2,108  
Sunshade, rear, power   506   506  
CD player, remote   264 264 264 264
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436 436
Panoramic sunroof   1,276   1,276  
Options (change) 7,950 5,215 795 5,215 795
Options (change) 7,194 4,590 700 4,590 700
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $57,045 $60,880 $63,805 $68,945 $71,575
Total Invoice $52,187 $56,701 $59,679 $64,242 $66,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac XTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelRLXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$57,045$60,880$63,805$68,945$71,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,535-6,235-5,710-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$56,345$57,570$63,235$64,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$6,890$7,820
Total Invoice$52,187$56,701$59,679$64,242$66,944
Adjustments for Features0-4,224-5,832-5,320-6,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,187$52,477$53,847$58,922$60,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,370$6,445$7,536

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelRLXTSXTSXTSXTS
TrimBasePremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$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$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player, remote $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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 $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$6,865$11,400$13,100$12,575$14,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,535$6,235$5,710$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,224-5,832-5,320-6,931

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,100 lb.4,007 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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Premium

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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 Vsport Platinum

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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