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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: $38,925

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $16,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,503

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $15,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelCTSCTSRLX
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $48,450
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $44,324
Luxury Package 1,800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Sport Package 1,640    
Navigation system 2,995    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Luxury Package 1,493    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079    
Sport Package 1,361    
Navigation system 2,486    
Sunroof 996 996  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 8,935 1,200 6,000
Options (change) 7,415 996 5,430
Destination 720 720 920
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,925 $52,695 $55,370
Total Invoice $35,503 $48,388 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,581
Model Year200620062015
ModelCTSCTSRLX
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,925$52,695$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$52,395$50,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,470$0
Total Invoice$35,503$48,388$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-275-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,503$48,113$46,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,610$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200620062015
ModelCTSCTSRLX
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,115$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-4,590

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelCTSRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length190.1 in196.1 in
Width70.6 in74.4 in
Height56.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested102539%

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