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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: $49,535

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $46,280
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $41,560
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Technology Package       3,620
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Technology Package       3,245
Options (change) 6,860 350 1,750 3,620
Options (change) 6,037 308 1,540 3,245
Destination 895 895 895 715
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,045 $49,535 $67,160 $50,615
Total Invoice $46,896 $46,837 $62,841 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,949
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$50,045$49,535$67,160$50,615
Adjustments for Features-425-4250-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,620$49,110$67,160$49,465
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$18,050$0
Total Invoice$46,896$46,837$62,841$45,520
Adjustments for Features-398-4020-1,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,498$46,435$62,841$44,486
Cost Above Minimum$63$0$16,406$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
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$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$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$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,715$5,290$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$425$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-4020-1,034

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,852 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

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 seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested135057%
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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