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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: $54,860

Acura RL   
Difference: $15,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,347

Acura RL   
Difference: $16,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelCTSRL
TrimVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,070 $46,680
Base Invoice $64,580 $41,935
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 0 7,420
Options (change) 0 6,652
Destination 925 760
Total Price $69,995 $54,860
Total Invoice $65,505 $49,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,306
Model Year20142009
ModelCTSRL
TrimVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$69,995$54,860
Adjustments for Features-5,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,810$54,860
Total Invoice$65,505$49,347
Adjustments for Features-4,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,653$49,347

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142009
ModelCTSRL
TrimVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,150$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142009
ModelCTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.2 in
Length195.5 in195.8 in
Width72.2 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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