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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,205

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,460

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $2,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimBaseCTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $39,580
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $37,113
Performance Collection 3,705    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,490    
Navigation System 3,145 2,145  
Temporary spare tire 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Technology Package     3,730
Performance Collection 3,075    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,237    
Navigation System 2,610 1,780  
Temporary spare tire 208    
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Technology Package     3,452
Options (change) 10,790 3,045 3,730
Options (change) 8,956 2,527 3,452
Destination 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $47,830 $64,700 $44,205
Total Invoice $43,639 $59,228 $41,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,905
Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimBaseCTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$47,830$64,700$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,830$64,325$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,495$0
Total Invoice$43,639$59,228$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-343-1,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,639$58,885$39,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,246$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year200920092014
ModelCTSCTSTL
TrimBaseCTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$5,075$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-343-1,726

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in194.0 in
Width72.5 in74.0 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested321582%
Total Not Requested70018%
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/50YR18 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested105045%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

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 TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested77535%

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