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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: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $32,895
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $30,646
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Technology Package       3,100
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 3,100
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 2,843
Destination 825 825 825 885
Total Price $46,685 $47,485 $49,740 $36,880
Total Invoice $43,884 $44,705 $47,033 $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: $9,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,496
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/55-18
Total Price$46,685$47,485$49,740$36,880
Adjustments for Features-15-15-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,670$47,470$47,810$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,140$0
Total Invoice$43,884$44,705$47,033$34,374
Adjustments for Features-14-14-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,870$44,691$45,208$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$1,338$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Interior ambient lighting  $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 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$5,040$6,955$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$15$1,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-14-1,8250

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in180.7 in
Width72.6 in73.6 in
Height59.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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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