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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: $48,390

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $6,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelCTSCTSRLX
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $48,450
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $44,324
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 11,350 3,045 6,000
Options (change) 9,421 2,527 5,430
Destination 775 775 920
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $48,390 $64,700 $55,370
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,228 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,919
Model Year200920092015
ModelCTSCTSRLX
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$48,390$64,700$55,370
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$64,700$52,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,285$0
Total Invoice$44,104$59,228$50,674
Adjustments for Features-8890-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,215$59,228$48,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,013$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200920092015
ModelCTSCTSRLX
TrimBaseCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
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$6,140$5,165$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890-2,540

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092015
ModelCTSRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in196.1 in
Width72.5 in74.4 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested421548%
Total Not Requested456552%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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