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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: $44,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $15,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,476

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $14,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
TrimV6PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $34,374 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Advance Package 7,550      
CD player, remote   250 250 250
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Advance Package 7,152      
CD player, remote   220 220 220
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Options (change) 7,550 3,285 745 745
Options (change) 7,152 2,891 656 656
Destination 950 995 995 995
Total Price $44,700 $60,565 $62,425 $71,695
Total Invoice $42,476 $56,512 $58,391 $67,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,893
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
TrimV6PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,700$60,565$62,425$71,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,950-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,700$59,340$60,475$69,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$42,476$56,512$58,391$67,059
Adjustments for Features0-1,143-1,824-2,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,476$55,369$56,567$64,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,198$9,282

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelTLXCTSCTSCTS
TrimV6PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
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
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 passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100   
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   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Upgraded floor mats$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   
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,655$9,380$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,950$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,143-1,824-2,408

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182016
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.3,656 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 cameras300Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25No
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410077%
Total Not Requested121523%

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-speed or partial200Yes
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 V-Sport Premium

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

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