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Cadillac ATS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ATS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,015

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,434

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelATSATSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,895 $44,895 $47,200
Base Invoice $39,590 $42,425 $42,801
6-speed manual -1,280    
Cold Weather Package 600 600  
CUE and Navigation 795    
Sunroof 1,050 1,050  
Cargo net 60 60  
AWD 2,000 1,100  
Driver Assist Package   3,220  
Advance Package     7,950
6-speed manual -1,126    
Cold Weather Package 528 528  
CUE and Navigation 700    
Sunroof 924 924  
Cargo net 53 53  
AWD 1,870 1,029  
Driver Assist Package   2,834  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 3,225 6,030 7,950
Options (change) 2,949 5,368 7,128
Destination 895 895 885
Total Price $46,015 $51,820 $56,035
Total Invoice $43,434 $48,688 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac ATS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,505
Model Year201320132011
ModelATSATSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,015$51,820$56,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,015$48,720$55,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0
Total Invoice$43,434$48,688$50,814
Adjustments for Features0-2,913-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,434$45,775$49,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,341$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132011
ModelATSATSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,750$8,850$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,913-875

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132011
ModelATSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length182.8 in195.8 in
Width71.1 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,603 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested247588%
Total Not Requested35012%

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