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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Navigation system         2,500  
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012    
Navigation system         2,292  
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 2,500 0
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 308 1,012 2,292 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $45,465 $44,965 $47,725 $65,685 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $42,711 $42,388 $45,210 $61,493 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,189
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$45,465$44,965$47,725$65,685$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,100-2,175-400-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$44,965$45,625$63,510$36,540$38,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,110$18,995$0$1,825
Total Invoice$42,711$42,388$45,210$61,493$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-8920-1,989-2,036-368-529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,819$42,388$43,221$59,457$33,630$35,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$1,402$17,638$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Proximity key  $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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player    $50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
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 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
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$150
Metal pedals     $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt 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
Total Value of Features$4,615$3,665$5,765$5,840$4,065$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,100$2,175$400$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-1,989-2,036-368-529

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112008
ModelCTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in107.9 in
Length191.6 in189.3 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.5 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
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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