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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSRDX
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $32,895
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $30,646
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Technology Package     3,100
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 11,600 3,045 3,100
Options (change) 9,629 2,527 2,843
Destination 775 775 885
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,640 $64,700 $36,880
Total Invoice $44,312 $59,228 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,704
Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSRDX
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 556hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$48,640$64,700$36,880
Adjustments for Features-1,355-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,285$64,470$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,185$0
Total Invoice$44,312$59,228$34,374
Adjustments for Features-1,234-2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,078$59,017$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,939$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092012
ModelCTSCTSRDX
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge $75$75
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,805$5,680$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,234-2110

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092012
ModelCTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width72.5 in73.6 in
Height58.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.660.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested387544%
Total Not Requested490556%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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