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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,600

Acura MDX   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,685

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $436

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Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $43,030
Base Invoice $31,486 $39,863
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Technology Package   3,675
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 13,800 3,675
Options (change) 11,454 3,363
Destination 745 895
Total Price $48,220 $47,600
Total Invoice $43,685 $44,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$48,220$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,220$46,850
Total Invoice$43,685$44,121
Adjustments for Features0-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,685$43,426

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-695

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082012
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width72.5 in78.5 in
Height58.0 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.642.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.683.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested366552%
Total Not Requested340048%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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