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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: $48,390

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $6,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelCTSCTSMDX
TrimBaseCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $53,230
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $49,506
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Options (change) 11,350 3,045 0
Options (change) 9,421 2,527 0
Destination 775 775 940
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,390 $64,700 $54,170
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,228 $50,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Advance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130
Model Year200920092016
ModelCTSCTSMDX
TrimBaseCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$48,390$64,700$54,170
Adjustments for Features-9750-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$64,700$46,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,285$0
Total Invoice$44,104$59,228$50,446
Adjustments for Features-8890-7,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,215$59,228$43,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,013$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920092016
ModelCTSCTSMDX
TrimBaseCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Display key  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
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$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,215$5,240$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890-7,101

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092016
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in193.6 in
Width72.5 in77.2 in
Height58.0 in67.6 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.638.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.668.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested534061%
Total Not Requested344039%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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