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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: $46,390

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,968

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $8,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102012
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 $48,200
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $44,098
Performance Luxury Package 3,450 2,855      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Wood trim       600  
Advance Package         7,950
Performance Luxury Package 3,036 2,512      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Wood trim       528  
Advance Package         7,194
Options (change) 7,495 5,900 0 1,500 7,950
Options (change) 6,596 5,192 0 1,320 7,194
Destination 825 825 825 825 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,085 $46,990 $46,390 $64,345 $57,045
Total Invoice $44,999 $44,152 $43,968 $60,218 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,697
Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
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$48,085$46,990$46,390$64,345$57,045
Adjustments for Features-95000-625-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,135$46,990$46,390$63,720$53,195
Cost Above Minimum$745$600$0$17,330$0
Total Invoice$44,999$44,152$43,968$60,218$52,187
Adjustments for Features-88900-585-3,522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,110$44,152$43,968$59,633$48,665
Cost Above Minimum$142$184$0$15,665$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102010201020102012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Remote start$150$150$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$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 
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$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$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$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$4,730$3,780$3,780$4,405$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$625$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-88900-585-3,522

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
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.4,100 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
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 warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

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