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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: $46,685

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,884

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102013
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $43,280
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $40,092
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Technology Package       3,675
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Technology Package       3,363
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 3,675
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 3,363
Destination 825 825 825 895
Total Price $46,685 $47,485 $49,740 $47,850
Total Invoice $43,884 $44,705 $47,033 $44,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,139
Model Year2010201020102013
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/55-18
Total Price$46,685$47,485$49,740$47,850
Adjustments for Features00-1,915-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$47,485$47,825$43,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,140$0
Total Invoice$43,884$44,705$47,033$44,350
Adjustments for Features00-1,811-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,884$44,705$45,222$40,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$1,338$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2010201020102013
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,625$6,540$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,915$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,811-3,605

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20102013
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height59.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,551 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.042.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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