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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: $49,390

Acura MDX   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,351

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $42,930
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $39,410
Navigation System 1,650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960  
Entertainment Package       1,900
Technology Package       3,675
Navigation System 1,452      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725  
Entertainment Package       1,723
Technology Package       3,333
Options (change) 4,760 1,960 3,110 5,575
Options (change) 4,189 1,725 2,737 5,056
Destination 925 925 925 885
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,880 $52,680 $70,235 $49,390
Total Invoice $46,436 $49,208 $65,728 $45,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,726
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8300hp 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)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/55-18
Total Price$49,880$52,680$70,235$49,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,965-2,525-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,880$50,715$67,710$45,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$835$17,830$0
Total Invoice$46,436$49,208$65,728$45,351
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,363-3,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,436$47,373$63,365$41,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$937$16,929$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
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$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$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
Heated second row seats   $200
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,965$8,525$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965$2,525$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,835-2,363-3,641

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,941 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

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
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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