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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: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $7,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelTLTLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseSH-AWDPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $43,340 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $40,956 $45,634 $59,106
Technology Package 3,730 3,730      
Navigation System     1,650    
Temporary spare tire     350 350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Technology Package 3,420 3,420      
Navigation System     1,452    
Temporary spare tire     308 308  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012   1,012
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 3,150 350 1,150
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 2,772 308 1,012
Destination 885 885 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $47,385 $49,535 $67,860
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $44,623 $46,837 $63,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelTLTLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseSH-AWDPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$39,920$43,470$47,385$49,535$67,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-485-2,085-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$41,270$46,900$47,450$65,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$550$18,550
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$44,623$46,837$63,613
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-457-1,971-2,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$38,372$44,166$44,866$61,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$700$17,188

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelTLTLCTSCTSCTS
TrimBaseSH-AWDPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$6,315$4,600$6,200$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$485$2,085$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-457-1,971-2,259

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112013
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.3,852 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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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