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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: $50,970

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,194

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $2,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $53,230
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $49,506
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Options (change) 6,625 325 1,475 0
Options (change) 5,830 286 1,298 0
Destination 895 895 895 940
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $51,710 $50,970 $66,885 $54,170
Total Invoice $48,484 $48,194 $62,599 $50,446

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,933
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$51,710$50,970$66,885$54,170
Adjustments for Features-490-4900-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,220$50,480$66,885$48,105
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$16,405$0
Total Invoice$48,484$48,194$62,599$50,446
Adjustments for Features-459-4630-5,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,025$47,731$62,599$44,798
Cost Above Minimum$294$0$14,868$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VAdvance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Display key   $50
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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
Side curtain airbags$350$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 area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$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$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
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$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,240$5,750$11,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$490$0$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-459-4630-5,648

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in193.6 in
Width72.6 in77.2 in
Height59.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,061 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.038.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested71535%
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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