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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $2,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $1,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelCTSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $46,830
Base Invoice $31,486 $42,470
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
AWD 1,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
3.6L V6 1,000  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Technology Package   3,620
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
AWD 1,577  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
3.6L V6 1,072  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 14,800 3,620
Options (change) 12,526 3,245
Destination 745 810
Total Price $49,220 $51,260
Total Invoice $44,757 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,450
Model Year20082010
ModelCTSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,220$51,260
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,470$51,260
Total Invoice$44,757$46,525
Adjustments for Features-6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,075$46,525

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
ModelCTSRL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6820

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
ModelCTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in195.8 in
Width72.5 in72.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested390055%
Total Not Requested316545%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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