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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $33,675
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $31,486
Advance Package 7,550    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,900
Performance Collection (AWD)     2,135
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,300
3.6L V6     1,000
Premium Luxury Collection     8,215
Advance Package 7,152    
AWD 1,895 1,895 1,577
Performance Collection (AWD)     1,772
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,079
3.6L V6     1,072
Premium Luxury Collection     6,818
Options (change) 9,550 2,000 14,550
Options (change) 9,047 1,895 12,318
Destination 950 950 745
Total Price $46,700 $45,750 $48,970
Total Invoice $44,371 $43,471 $44,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,715
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$46,700$45,750$48,970
Adjustments for Features-4,775-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,925$41,975$48,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$44,371$43,471$44,549
Adjustments for Features-4,537-3,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,834$39,884$44,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
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$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,865$10,865$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,537-3,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.4 in
Length191.7 in191.6 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,001 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 Volume14.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested299056%
Total Not Requested232544%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested451564%
Total Not Requested255036%

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