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Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $7,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $7,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018201820182018
ModelTLCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,580 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $37,113 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Advance Package 5,930          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof       1,450    
Advance Package 5,488          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof       1,291    
Options (change) 5,930 595 595 2,045 595 0
Options (change) 5,488 530 530 1,821 530 0
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $46,405 $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $88,290
Total Invoice $43,496 $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $83,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,485
Model Year201420182018201820182018
ModelTLCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$46,405$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$88,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,040-4,940-3,465-7,540-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$51,545$56,145$60,570$65,145$84,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$32,605
Total Invoice$43,496$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$83,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,939-4,694-3,288-7,164-3,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$48,981$53,351$57,473$61,901$80,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,370$8,492$12,920$31,056

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201420182018201820182018
ModelTLCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Semi-automated parking system  $500 $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Backup collision intervention    $150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  $500$500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0   
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Rear camera mirror  $200 $200 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$6,755$8,795$11,695$10,220$14,295$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040$4,940$3,465$7,540$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939-4,694-3,288-7,164-3,938

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142018
ModelTLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length194.0 in195.5 in
Width74.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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 Requested210068%
Total Not Requested99032%

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