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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: $44,385

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $6,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,860

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $4,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $46,830
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $42,470
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Technology Package         3,620
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Technology Package         3,245
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 900 3,620
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 792 3,245
Destination 825 825 825 825 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,885 $44,385 $46,640 $63,745 $51,260
Total Invoice $42,183 $41,860 $44,188 $59,690 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,514
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$44,885$44,385$46,640$63,745$51,260
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,800-1,975-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$44,385$44,840$61,770$47,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$905$17,835$0
Total Invoice$42,183$41,860$44,188$59,690$46,525
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,705-1,849-3,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,290$41,860$42,483$57,841$42,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,193$16,551$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $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$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,230$3,280$5,080$5,255$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,800$1,975$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,705-1,849-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,848 lb.4,084 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 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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

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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