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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: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $5,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $33,240 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106
Advance Package 7,280      
Performance Luxury Package   3,215    
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Advance Package 6,835      
Performance Luxury Package   2,829    
Navigation System   1,888    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Options (change) 7,280 6,510 0 1,150
Options (change) 6,835 5,729 0 1,012
Destination 940 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,540 $49,695 $49,185 $66,560
Total Invoice $41,015 $46,588 $46,529 $62,313

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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: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,374
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$43,540$49,695$49,185$66,560
Adjustments for Features-4,675-575-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$49,120$48,610$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0$17,950
Total Invoice$41,015$46,588$46,529$62,313
Adjustments for Features-4,404-539-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,611$46,049$45,985$62,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$64$0$16,328

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim3.5PerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,840$5,740$5,740$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$575$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,404-539-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162012
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length190.3 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested299050%
Total Not Requested300050%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
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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