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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: $47,285

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,589

Acura MDX   
Difference: $841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $40,990
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $37,252
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Sport Package         6,150
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Sport Package         5,577
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 6,150
Options (change) 4,088 3,298 308 1,012 5,577
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,285 $48,085 $50,490 $65,685 $47,900
Total Invoice $44,430 $45,341 $47,738 $61,493 $43,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,800
Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$47,285$48,085$50,490$65,685$47,900
Adjustments for Features00-2,015-1,225-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$48,085$48,475$64,460$43,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,190$17,175$0
Total Invoice$44,430$45,341$47,738$61,493$43,589
Adjustments for Features00-1,905-1,147-3,959
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,430$45,341$45,833$60,346$39,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$1,403$15,916$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112011201120112009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$4,915$6,930$6,140$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,015$1,225$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,905-1,147-3,959

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112009
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height59.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,536 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 in35.7 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
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested227587%
Total Not Requested35013%

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