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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $17,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $16,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSMDXMDX
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $71,095 $54,650 $58,150
Base Invoice $67,540 $51,284 $54,563
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Options (change) 595 0 0
Options (change) 530 0 0
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $72,685 $55,645 $59,145
Total Invoice $69,065 $52,279 $55,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,496
Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSMDXMDX
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V6290hp I6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T9S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$72,685$55,645$59,145
Adjustments for Features-3050-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,380$55,645$56,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$69,065$52,279$55,558
Adjustments for Features-2900-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,775$52,279$53,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182018
ModelCTSMDXMDX
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryAdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Display key $50$50
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0  
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,285$8,980$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2900-2,254

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in111.0 in
Length195.5 in196.2 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.6 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 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.738.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.768.4 ft3

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