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Acura RLX vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,635

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $3,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,297

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $1,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelRLXCTSCTS
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,950 $59,195 $70,795
Base Invoice $55,128 $56,235 $67,255
Advance Package 6,000    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Advance Package 5,509    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 6,000 3,445 595
Options (change) 5,509 3,067 530
Destination 940 995 995
Total Price $66,890 $63,635 $72,385
Total Invoice $61,577 $60,297 $68,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,256
Model Year201620172017
ModelRLXCTSCTS
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6 H335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,890$63,635$72,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,890$62,605$70,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$61,577$60,297$68,780
Adjustments for Features0-976-1,573
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,577$59,321$67,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,886

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201620172017
ModelRLXCTSCTS
TrimSport Hybrid SH-AWDPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Eco accelerator$100  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
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  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,255$8,285$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976-1,573

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162017
ModelRLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in114.6 in
Length196.1 in195.5 in
Width74.4 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,956 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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