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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $2,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $1,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSRLX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $59,950
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $55,626
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Advance Package     6,000
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Advance Package     5,559
Options (change) 3,445 595 6,000
Options (change) 3,067 530 5,559
Destination 995 995 950
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $66,900
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $62,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,529
Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSRLX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$63,935$72,685$66,900
Adjustments for Features-1,030-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,905$71,030$66,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$62,135
Adjustments for Features-976-1,5730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,606$67,492$62,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,886$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSRLX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxurySport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Eco accelerator  $100
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,285$8,910$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-976-1,5730

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
ModelCTSRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in112.2 in
Length195.5 in196.1 in
Width72.2 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
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
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested42518%

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