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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: $44,965

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,388

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelTLCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,455 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $36,998 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Advance Package 5,930        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Advance Package 5,488        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 5,930 4,645 3,645 350 1,150
Options (change) 5,488 4,088 3,208 308 1,012
Destination 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,280 $45,465 $44,965 $47,725 $65,685
Total Invoice $43,381 $42,711 $42,388 $45,210 $61,493

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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: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,084
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelTLCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,280$45,465$44,965$47,725$65,685
Adjustments for Features-3,890-9500-2,100-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$44,515$44,965$45,625$63,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,110$18,995
Total Invoice$43,381$42,711$42,388$45,210$61,493
Adjustments for Features-3,646-8920-1,989-2,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,735$41,819$42,388$43,221$59,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$569$1,402$17,638

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelTLCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSH-AWDPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote start   $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$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$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$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$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$7,215$4,275$3,325$5,425$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$950$0$2,100$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,646-8920-1,989-2,036

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132011
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.3,848 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
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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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