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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: $49,185

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $6,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,529

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $4,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $47,200
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $42,801
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Wood trim     600  
Advance Package       7,950
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Wood trim     528  
Advance Package       7,128
Options (change) 6,510 0 1,750 7,950
Options (change) 5,729 0 1,540 7,128
Destination 895 895 895 885
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,695 $49,185 $67,160 $56,035
Total Invoice $46,588 $46,529 $62,841 $50,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,029
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
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)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$49,695$49,185$67,160$56,035
Adjustments for Features-275-2750-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,420$48,910$67,160$53,260
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$18,250$0
Total Invoice$46,588$46,529$62,841$50,814
Adjustments for Features-258-2600-2,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,330$46,269$62,841$48,298
Cost Above Minimum$61$0$16,572$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
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 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$4,965$4,965$4,690$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$275$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-258-2600-2,516

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,852 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
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

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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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