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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: $43,540

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $17,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $15,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $33,240 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Advance Package 7,280      
CD player, remote   250 250 250
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Advance Package 6,835      
CD player, remote   220 220 220
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Options (change) 7,280 3,285 745 745
Options (change) 6,835 2,891 656 656
Destination 940 995 995 995
Total Price $43,540 $60,565 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $41,015 $56,512 $58,391 $67,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,791
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,540$60,565$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-3,625-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,540$57,665$58,800$67,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$41,015$56,512$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features0-2,706-3,391-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,015$53,806$55,000$63,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,194$9,278

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,030$9,930$10,655$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$3,625$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,706-3,391-3,975

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162016
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length190.3 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested532589%
Total Not Requested66511%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist 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
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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