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Acura TLX vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $18,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,482

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $17,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelTLXDTS
Trim3.5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $59,875
Base Invoice $33,664 $56,581
Advance Package 7,250  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Advance Package 6,868  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 7,250 1,695
Options (change) 6,868 1,492
Destination 950 920
Total Price $43,650 $62,490
Total Invoice $41,482 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,772
Model Year20172011
ModelTLXDTS
Trim3.5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT9A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$43,650$62,490
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,375$62,490
Total Invoice$41,482$58,993
Adjustments for Features-2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,221$58,993

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172011
ModelTLXDTS
Trim3.5Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,905$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2610

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20172011
ModelTLXDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.6 in
Length190.3 in207.6 in
Width73.0 in74.8 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested350058%
Total Not Requested249042%

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