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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: $46,480

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,759

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $7,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSRLXRLX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $50,530 $55,626
Navigation System 2,145        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Navigation System 1,888        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Options (change) 3,295 0 1,150 0 0
Options (change) 2,900 0 1,012 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,480 $49,185 $66,560 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $43,759 $46,529 $62,313 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,703
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSRLXRLX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6M6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$46,480$49,185$66,560$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-1,475-5,400-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,480$47,135$65,085$50,000$54,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$18,605$0$4,025
Total Invoice$43,759$46,529$62,313$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-1,939-1,381-5,018-6,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,759$44,590$60,932$46,462$50,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$831$17,173$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCTSCTSCTSRLXRLX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Eco accelerator    $100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear    $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$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$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$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats $300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,265$6,690$10,615$12,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$1,475$5,400$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939-1,381-5,018-6,387

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,852 lb.3,970 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 Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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