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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $48,200
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $44,098
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Advance Package       7,950
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Advance Package       7,194
Options (change) 2,840 300 300 7,950
Options (change) 2,499 264 264 7,194
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $70,635 $57,045
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $66,092 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$59,505$61,365$70,635$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,635-4,360-5,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,870$57,005$65,300$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$66,092$52,187
Adjustments for Features-3,393-4,080-4,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,152$53,344$61,100$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$8,948$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelCTSCTSCTSRL
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$10,250$10,975$11,950$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,635$4,360$5,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,393-4,080-4,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,621 lb.4,100 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

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