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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: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $46,830
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $42,470
Temporary spare tire 350    
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Technology Package     3,620
Temporary spare tire 308    
Panoramic sunroof   1,012  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 350 1,150 3,620
Options (change) 308 1,012 3,245
Destination 895 895 810
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,535 $67,860 $51,260
Total Invoice $46,837 $63,613 $46,525

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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: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,174
Model Year201320132010
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$49,535$67,860$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-325-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,535$67,535$50,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,000$0
Total Invoice$46,837$63,613$46,525
Adjustments for Features0-305-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,837$63,308$45,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,471$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132010
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$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 
Folding second row seats$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 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,840$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305-862

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132010
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.4,084 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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