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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,749

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $34,520
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $32,430
V-Sport Package 2,465          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595    
Panoramic sunroof     1,450   1,450  
Luxury Package         2,500  
Technology Package           3,700
V-Sport Package 2,194          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530    
Panoramic sunroof     1,291   1,291  
Luxury Package         2,225  
Technology Package           3,424
Options (change) 3,060 595 2,045 595 3,950 3,700
Options (change) 2,724 530 1,821 530 3,516 3,424
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,050 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240 $39,115
Total Invoice $53,114 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491 $36,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,461
Model Year201820182018201820182014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$56,050$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240$39,115
Adjustments for Features-4,120-6,520-5,045-9,120-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,930$54,565$58,990$63,565$84,020$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,635$7,060$11,635$32,090$0
Total Invoice$53,114$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491$36,749
Adjustments for Features-3,904-6,196-4,787-8,666-7,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,210$51,849$55,974$60,399$79,694$36,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,639$6,764$11,189$30,484$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201820182018201820182014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSRDX
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
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$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras $500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Backup collision intervention   $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250 
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside cladding     $350
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive     $15
MP3-compatible player     $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Rear camera mirror $200 $200$200 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  $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$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Alloy wheels $350   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,685$12,085$10,610$14,685$13,785$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$6,520$5,045$9,120$8,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,904-6,196-4,787-8,666-7,7970

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182014
ModelCTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in105.7 in
Length195.5 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,718 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.6 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 Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested86534%

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