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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: $39,325

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $2,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $27,368 $45,372
Technology Package 3,700      
Sport Package     1,640  
Luxury Package     1,800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,300  
Navigation system     2,995  
Folding second row seats     400  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Technology Package 3,505      
Sport Package     1,361  
Luxury Package     1,493  
Leather seating surfaces     1,079  
Navigation system     2,486  
Folding second row seats     332  
Sunroof     996 996
Options (change) 3,700 0 9,335 1,200
Options (change) 3,505 0 7,747 996
Destination 950 950 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $39,325 $52,695
Total Invoice $38,829 $41,576 $35,835 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$40,850$43,750$39,325$52,695
Adjustments for Features-6,790-8,04000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,060$35,710$39,325$52,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0$13,370
Total Invoice$38,829$41,576$35,835$48,388
Adjustments for Features-6,454-7,64000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,375$33,936$35,835$48,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,561$0$12,553

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-Spec2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,755$11,005$2,965$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$8,040$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,454-7,64000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182006
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length191.7 in190.1 in
Width73.0 in70.6 in
Height57.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested119040%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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