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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: $3,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,104

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelCTSCTSRLXRLX
TrimBaseCTS-VP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $46,864 $55,128
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Premium Collection 10,050      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079      
Premium Collection 8,342      
Navigation System   1,780    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Options (change) 11,350 3,045 0 0
Options (change) 9,421 2,527 0 0
Destination 775 775 940 940
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,390 $64,700 $51,890 $60,890
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,228 $47,804 $56,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelCTSCTSRLXRLX
TrimBaseCTS-VP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10404, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$48,390$64,700$51,890$60,890
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,225-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$64,700$50,665$54,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,285$0$4,325
Total Invoice$44,104$59,228$47,804$56,068
Adjustments for Features-8890-1,129-5,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,215$59,228$46,675$50,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,013$0$3,960

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelCTSCTSRLXRLX
TrimBaseCTS-VP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Eco accelerator   $100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
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$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
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$100
Alloy wheels $350$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$100
Total Value of Features$7,365$6,390$7,615$12,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$1,225$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890-1,129-5,433

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092016
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.3,956 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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested434049%
Total Not Requested444051%

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%

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