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Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $14,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220182018
ModelTLXCTSCTS
Trim2.0TPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $59,495 $71,095
Advance Package 8,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 595 595
Technology Package   2,850  
Advance Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 530 530
Technology Package   2,537  
Options (change) 9,300 3,445 595
Options (change) 0 3,067 530
Destination 1,095 995 995
Total Price $49,295 $63,935 $72,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,118
Model Year202220182018
ModelTLXCTSCTS
Trim2.0TPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT10T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,295$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,295$62,490$70,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year202220182018
ModelTLXCTSCTS
Trim2.0TPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 $0
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0  
App support $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75 $75
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,165$7,610$8,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,369-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in114.6 in
Length194.6 in195.5 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height56.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested532587%
Total Not Requested77513%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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