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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: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,317

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $35,800
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $33,995
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Advance Package         6,700
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Advance Package         6,347
Options (change) 8,335 6,740 350 1,150 6,700
Options (change) 7,335 6,022 308 1,012 6,347
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,975 $51,180 $50,490 $65,685 $43,475
Total Invoice $47,677 $48,065 $47,738 $61,493 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,033
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$50,975$51,180$50,490$65,685$43,475
Adjustments for Features-790-790-7900-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,185$50,390$49,700$65,685$39,885
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$15,985$0
Total Invoice$47,677$48,065$47,738$61,493$41,317
Adjustments for Features-739-742-7470-3,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,938$47,323$46,991$61,493$37,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$53$14,555$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$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$0 
HD radio    $50
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,140$6,140$5,350$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$790$790$0$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments-739-742-7470-3,412

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSRDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in184.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height59.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested137559%
Total Not Requested94041%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%
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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested309050%
Total Not Requested307550%

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