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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: $55,900

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,720

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $8,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelCTSCTSMDX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $54,980
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $50,800
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Options (change) 3,445 595 0
Options (change) 3,067 530 0
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $55,900
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $51,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,123
Model Year201820182015
ModelCTSCTSMDX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$63,935$72,685$55,900
Adjustments for Features-780-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,155$71,280$55,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$51,720
Adjustments for Features-739-1,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,843$67,730$51,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,887$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182015
ModelCTSCTSMDX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HDMI port  $25
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,235$10,860$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-739-1,3350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182015
ModelCTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in111.0 in
Length195.5 in193.6 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height57.2 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,026 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.738.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.768.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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