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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: $49,880

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $6,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,341

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $47,200
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $42,801
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,490    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Wood trim   600  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Advance Package     7,950
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,237    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Wood trim   498  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Advance Package     7,128
Options (change) 12,840 3,645 7,950
Options (change) 10,658 3,025 7,128
Destination 775 775 885
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,880 $65,300 $56,035
Total Invoice $45,341 $59,726 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,389
Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$49,880$65,300$56,035
Adjustments for Features-9750-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,905$65,300$52,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,395$0
Total Invoice$45,341$59,726$50,814
Adjustments for Features-8860-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,455$59,726$47,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,271$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092011
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$4,390$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8860-2,970

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,862 lb.4,100 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/50YR18 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested115049%
Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested556563%
Total Not Requested321537%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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 RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

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