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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $48,290 $63,215
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $45,634 $59,106
Advance Package 7,550      
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Advance Package 7,152      
Panoramic sunroof       1,012
Options (change) 7,550 0 0 1,150
Options (change) 7,152 0 0 1,012
Destination 950 950 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $49,185 $67,860
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $46,529 $63,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,541
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$49,185$67,860
Adjustments for Features-5,775-4,7750-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$38,975$49,185$67,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$18,200
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$46,529$63,613
Adjustments for Features-5,488-4,5380-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,988$37,038$46,529$63,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$16,639

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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$200$200
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$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$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$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$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   
Boost gauge   $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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   
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  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
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 $100
Total Value of Features$11,715$10,715$5,940$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$4,775$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,488-4,5380-445

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,506 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 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%

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