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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: $43,470

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $5,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,417

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $4,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTLCTS
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,855 $33,675
Base Invoice $36,112 $31,486
Technology Package 3,730  
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
Temporary spare tire   250
3.6L V6   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
AWD   1,900
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Technology Package 3,420  
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
Temporary spare tire   208
3.6L V6   1,072
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
AWD   1,577
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 3,730 14,800
Options (change) 3,420 12,526
Destination 885 745
Total Price $43,470 $49,220
Total Invoice $40,417 $44,757

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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: $4,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,899
Model Year20112008
ModelTLCTS
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$43,470$49,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,470$47,635
Total Invoice$40,417$44,757
Adjustments for Features0-1,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,417$43,316

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelTLCTS
TrimSH-AWDBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,441

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelTLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length195.3 in191.6 in
Width74.0 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.6 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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested77535%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested341548%
Total Not Requested365052%

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