Acura TLX Acura TLX 2018 Cadillac STS Cadillac STS 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Acura TLX vs. Cadillac STS Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura TLX vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $21,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $18,714

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXSTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $53,275
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $49,812
Advance Package 7,550    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG     11,690
Advance Package 7,152    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG     9,703
Options (change) 7,550 0 11,690
Options (change) 7,152 0 9,703
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $65,740
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $60,290

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura TLX dealer quotes or Cadillac STS dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac STS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,439
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXSTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$65,740
Adjustments for Features-3,815-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,885$40,935$65,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$60,290
Adjustments for Features-3,625-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,851$38,901$60,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXSTS
TrimV6V6 A-SpecV8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,355$9,355$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,625-2,6750

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXSTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.4 in
Length191.7 in196.7 in
Width73.0 in72.6 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.8 ft3

Return to top

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 lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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 system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested375071%
Total Not Requested156529%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450067%
Total Not Requested222533%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.