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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: $47,245

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $1,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222022201220122012
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0TType SPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215
A-Spec Package 6,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Performance Luxury Package     3,215    
Navigation System     2,145    
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
A-Spec Package 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Performance Luxury Package     2,829    
Navigation System     1,888    
Panoramic sunroof     1,012   1,012
Options (change) 7,250 500 6,510 0 1,150
Options (change) 0 0 5,729 0 1,012
Destination 1,095 1,095 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,245 $55,295 $49,695 $49,185 $66,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,065
Model Year20222022201220122012
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0TType SPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17710, 17300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$47,245$55,295$49,695$49,185$66,560
Adjustments for Features-4,860-8,835-575-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,385$46,460$49,120$48,610$66,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,075$510$0$17,950

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20222022201220122012
ModelTLXTLXCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0TType SPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$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   
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Alexa integration$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Boost gauge$75$75  $75
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Performance meter$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Road sign information$75$75   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,590$14,565$6,305$6,305$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$8,835$575$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-113-175-539-5440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20222012
ModelTLXCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in113.4 in
Length194.6 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in72.5 in
Height56.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,852 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested282572%
Total Not Requested107528%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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