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Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,880

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelTLATSATSATS
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $37,590 $41,895 $44,895
Base Invoice $36,812 $35,522 $39,590 $42,425
Technology Package 3,730      
6-speed manual 0      
Cold Weather Package   600 600 600
CUE and Navigation   1,295 795  
Cargo net   60 60 60
Sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050
3.6L V6   3,605 1,800 1,800
AWD   2,000 2,000 1,100
Technology Package 3,452      
6-speed manual 0      
Cold Weather Package   528 528 528
CUE and Navigation   1,140 700  
Cargo net   53 53 53
Sunroof   924 924 924
3.6L V6   3,406 1,701 1,701
AWD   1,880 1,870 1,029
Options (change) 3,730 8,610 6,305 4,610
Options (change) 3,452 7,931 5,776 4,235
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $43,880 $47,095 $49,095 $50,400
Total Invoice $41,159 $44,348 $46,261 $47,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelTLATSATSATS
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6321hp V6321hp V6321hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,880$47,095$49,095$50,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-3,095-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,880$45,525$46,000$46,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475$1,130
Total Invoice$41,159$44,348$46,261$47,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,478-2,916-3,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,159$42,870$43,345$44,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475$1,151

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelTLATSATSATS
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300 $300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,455$6,025$7,550$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$3,095$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,478-2,916-3,534

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122013
ModelTLATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length194.0 in182.8 in
Width74.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,889 lb.3,689 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Luxury

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
321 hp@6800
274 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
321 hp@6800
274 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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