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Acura RLX vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,095

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,078

Acura RLX   
Difference: $345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelRLXSTSSTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $44,324 $48,024 $53,279
Advance Package 12,000    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950  
Premium Luxury Collection   4,600 2,840
Advance Package 10,859    
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476  
Premium Luxury Collection   4,048 2,499
Options (change) 12,000 8,550 2,840
Options (change) 10,859 7,524 2,499
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $61,345 $60,245 $60,095
Total Invoice $56,078 $56,423 $56,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year201420112011
ModelRLXSTSSTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$61,345$60,245$60,095
Adjustments for Features-3,9900-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,355$60,245$59,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$56,078$56,423$56,653
Adjustments for Features-3,6470-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,431$56,423$55,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201420112011
ModelRLXSTSSTS
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote start $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,630$4,640$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6470-660

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20142011
ModelRLXSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.4 in
Length196.1 in196.7 in
Width74.4 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,973 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested280049%
Total Not Requested290051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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