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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: $54,415

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,927

Acura RL   
Difference: $11,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $46,280
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $41,560
Technology Package 2,850   3,620
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
CMBS and Pax     3,800
Technology Package 2,537   3,245
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
CMBS and Pax     3,407
Options (change) 3,445 595 7,420
Options (change) 3,067 530 6,652
Destination 995 995 715
Total Price $63,635 $72,385 $54,415
Total Invoice $60,297 $68,780 $48,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,609
Model Year201720172008
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/680-460
Total Price$63,635$72,385$54,415
Adjustments for Features-6,080-6,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,555$65,680$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,297$68,780$48,927
Adjustments for Features-5,761-6,3710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,536$62,409$48,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,873$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172008
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$12,870$13,495$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,080$6,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,761-6,3710

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
ModelCTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.2 in
Length195.5 in193.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,013 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
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

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%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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