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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: $15,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $13,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Advance Package 7,550        
CD player, remote     300 300 300
Driver Assist Package     2,540    
Advance Package 7,152        
CD player, remote     264 264 264
Driver Assist Package     2,235    
Options (change) 7,550 0 2,840 300 300
Options (change) 7,152 0 2,499 264 264
Destination 950 950 995 995 995
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $59,505 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $55,545 $57,424 $66,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,750
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$59,505$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features-1,0000-1,360-2,085-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,750$58,145$59,280$67,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,135$9,430
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$55,545$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,269-1,951-2,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$41,576$54,276$55,473$63,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$1,197$8,953

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTSCTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $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$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats$0$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$100   
Alloy wheels  $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Total Value of Features$8,505$7,505$8,865$9,590$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0$1,360$2,085$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500-1,269-1,951-2,863

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182015
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in114.6 in
Length191.7 in195.5 in
Width73.0 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,621 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 Volume14.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 lights125No
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested380071%
Total Not Requested151529%

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-speed200Yes
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 Vsport Premium

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

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