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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: $42,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,910

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $33,527 $36,812
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900    
Advance Package         5,930 5,930
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792    
Advance Package         5,488 5,488
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 900 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 792 5,488 5,488
Destination 825 825 825 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,885 $44,385 $46,640 $63,745 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $42,183 $41,860 $44,188 $59,690 $39,910 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$44,885$44,385$46,640$63,745$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,800-1,975-1,690-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$44,385$44,840$61,770$40,840$42,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$905$17,835$0$1,350
Total Invoice$42,183$41,860$44,188$59,690$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,705-1,849-1,586-3,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,290$41,860$42,483$57,841$38,324$39,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,193$16,551$0$1,225

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge   $75  
Headlight washers   $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,315$3,365$5,165$5,340$5,055$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,800$1,975$1,690$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,705-1,849-1,586-3,646

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,848 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 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171556%
Total Not Requested137544%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested171556%
Total Not Requested137544%

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