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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,470

Acura RDX   
Difference: $15,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $35,370
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $33,287
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Advance Package       6,650
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Advance Package       6,243
Options (change) 2,840 300 300 6,650
Options (change) 2,499 264 264 6,243
Destination 995 995 995 940
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $70,635 $42,960
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $66,092 $40,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,639
Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$59,505$61,365$70,635$42,960
Adjustments for Features-2,610-3,335-4,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,895$58,030$66,325$42,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$66,092$40,470
Adjustments for Features-2,436-3,121-4,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,109$54,303$62,059$40,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$8,950$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2015201520152016
ModelCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot$25$25$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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,940$9,665$10,640$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$3,335$4,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,436-3,121-4,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20152016
ModelCTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in105.7 in
Length195.5 in184.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.761.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Total Requested552590%
Total Not Requested64010%

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