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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: $38,915

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,564

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102013
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $34,320
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $32,245
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Technology Package       3,700
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Technology Package       3,424
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 3,700
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 3,424
Destination 825 825 825 895
Total Price $46,685 $47,485 $49,740 $38,915
Total Invoice $43,884 $44,705 $47,033 $36,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,884
Model Year2010201020102013
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
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)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18235/60-18
Total Price$46,685$47,485$49,740$38,915
Adjustments for Features00-1,915-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$47,485$47,825$38,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,140$0
Total Invoice$43,884$44,705$47,033$36,564
Adjustments for Features00-1,811-564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,884$44,705$45,222$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$821$1,338$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2010201020102013
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Proximity key  $250$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 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,400$6,315$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,915$600
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,811-564

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102013
ModelCTSRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in183.5 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height59.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft361.3 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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested214085%
Total Not Requested37515%

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