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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: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,195 $70,795 $48,200
Base Invoice $56,235 $67,255 $44,098
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Advance Package     7,950
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 3,445 595 7,950
Options (change) 3,067 530 7,194
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $63,635 $72,385 $57,045
Total Invoice $60,297 $68,780 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,083
Model Year201720172012
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$63,635$72,385$57,045
Adjustments for Features-5,305-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,330$66,455$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,297$68,780$52,187
Adjustments for Features-5,027-5,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,270$63,145$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,875$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172012
ModelCTSCTSRL
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
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 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$12,120$12,745$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,305$5,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,027-5,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,656 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 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

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
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested277598%
Total Not Requested502%

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