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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelTLCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,255 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $36,812 $45,634 $59,106
Advance Package 5,930    
Temporary spare tire   350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Advance Package 5,488    
Temporary spare tire   308  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012
Options (change) 5,930 350 1,150
Options (change) 5,488 308 1,012
Destination 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $46,080 $49,535 $67,860
Total Invoice $43,195 $46,837 $63,613

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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: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,336
Model Year201220132013
ModelTLCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,080$49,535$67,860
Adjustments for Features-7400-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,340$49,535$67,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,000
Total Invoice$43,195$46,837$63,613
Adjustments for Features-6940-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,501$46,837$63,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,471

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220132013
ModelTLCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Total Value of Features$6,690$5,950$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6940-305

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122013
ModelTLCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length194.0 in191.6 in
Width74.0 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested191562%
Total Not Requested117538%

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