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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $26,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $24,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSILX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $28,100
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $26,701
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Technology Plus Package       5,000
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Technology Plus Package       4,737
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 5,000
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 4,737
Destination 995 995 995 965
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $34,065
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $32,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,204
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSILX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$34,065
Adjustments for Features-7,400-8,125-8,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,165$54,300$62,945$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$32,403
Adjustments for Features-6,905-7,600-8,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,607$50,791$58,875$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,184$9,268$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSILX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
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 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$13,280$14,005$14,630$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$8,125$8,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,905-7,600-8,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20162018
ModelCTSILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in105.1 in
Length195.5 in181.9 in
Width72.2 in70.6 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested425091%
Total Not Requested4409%

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