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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: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,159

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $4,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelTLATSATS
TrimSH-AWDPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $42,660 $45,615
Base Invoice $36,812 $39,887 $42,650
Technology Package 3,730    
Cold Weather Package   600 600
CD player, remote   300 300
CUE and Navigation   895  
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof   1,050 1,050
AWD   2,000 1,100
Technology Package 3,452    
Cold Weather Package   528 528
CD player, remote   264 264
CUE and Navigation   788  
Cargo net   53 53
Sunroof   924 924
AWD   1,870 1,029
Options (change) 3,730 4,905 3,110
Options (change) 3,452 4,427 2,798
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $43,880 $48,560 $49,720
Total Invoice $41,159 $45,309 $46,443

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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: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,169
Model Year201220152015
ModelTLATSATS
TrimSH-AWDPerformancePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,880$48,560$49,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,195-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,880$45,365$46,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710
Total Invoice$41,159$45,309$46,443
Adjustments for Features0-2,981-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,159$42,328$43,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$710

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220152015
ModelTLATSATS
TrimSH-AWDPerformancePremium
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
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $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
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,155$8,350$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,195$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,981-3,405

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,968 lb.3,542 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 Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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