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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelTLTLCTSCTS
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $33,908 $53,326
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,300  
Temporary spare tire     250  
Premium Collection     10,050  
Navigation System       2,145
Panoramic sunroof       900
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,079  
Temporary spare tire     208  
Premium Collection     8,342  
Navigation System       1,780
Panoramic sunroof       747
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 11,600 3,045
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 9,629 2,527
Destination 885 885 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $48,640 $64,700
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $44,312 $59,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,343
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelTLTLCTSCTS
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6hp 556hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$39,920$43,470$48,640$64,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,985-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$46,655$63,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$17,185
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$44,312$59,228
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-1,808-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$42,504$58,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$15,937

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelTLTLCTSCTS
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,065$6,265$6,050$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,985$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-1,808-787

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,709 lb.3,862 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

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
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

Premium 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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested438050%
Total Not Requested440050%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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