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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: $53,440

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,023

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $42,930
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $39,410
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Advance Package       9,625
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Advance Package       8,728
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 9,625
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 8,728
Destination 995 995 995 885
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $53,440
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $49,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,110
Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/50-19
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$53,440
Adjustments for Features-2,550-3,275-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,015$59,150$67,795$53,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$49,023
Adjustments for Features-2,379-3,063-3,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,133$55,328$63,411$49,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$9,278$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2016201620162011
ModelCTSCTSCTSMDX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,480$12,205$12,830$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$3,275$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,379-3,063-3,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162011
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in108.3 in
Length195.5 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.742.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.783.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested91523%

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