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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $33,895
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $31,164
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Technology Package         3,300
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Technology Package         3,026
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 3,300
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 308 1,012 3,026
Destination 895 895 895 895 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,690 $48,730 $50,995 $66,560 $37,955
Total Invoice $44,814 $45,862 $48,216 $62,313 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,331
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
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)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/55-18
Total Price$47,690$48,730$50,995$66,560$37,955
Adjustments for Features-900-1,965-1,325-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,600$48,730$49,030$65,235$36,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$1,430$17,635$0
Total Invoice$44,814$45,862$48,216$62,313$34,950
Adjustments for Features-850-1,858-1,240-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,729$45,862$46,358$61,073$33,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$1,629$16,344$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75 $75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
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 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights $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  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt 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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,165$8,130$7,490$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$0$1,965$1,325$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-850-1,858-1,240-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,061 lb.3,969 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 Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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