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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: $44,615

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,080

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $2,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $45,780
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $40,795
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim       600  
Technology Package         3,620
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim       528  
Technology Package         3,221
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 0 1,750 3,620
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 0 1,540 3,221
Destination 875 875 875 875 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,115 $44,615 $47,375 $66,285 $50,070
Total Invoice $42,403 $42,080 $44,902 $62,021 $44,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37
Model Year20112011201120112007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8290hp 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)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$45,115$44,615$47,375$66,285$50,070
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,850-2,375-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,165$44,615$45,525$63,910$46,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,360$19,745$0
Total Invoice$42,403$42,080$44,902$62,021$44,686
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,753-2,222-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,510$42,080$43,149$59,799$41,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,639$18,289$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112011201120112007
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
Heated steering wheel  $100  
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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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-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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
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$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$4,115$3,165$5,015$5,540$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,850$2,375$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,753-2,222-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112007
ModelCTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in193.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.4,013 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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