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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: $44,965

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,388

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $39,255
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $36,812
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Advance Package         5,930
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Advance Package         5,488
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 5,930
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 308 1,012 5,488
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,465 $44,965 $47,725 $65,685 $46,080
Total Invoice $42,711 $42,388 $45,210 $61,493 $43,195

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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: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,270
Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$45,465$44,965$47,725$65,685$46,080
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,100-2,175-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$44,965$45,625$63,510$42,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,110$18,995$0
Total Invoice$42,711$42,388$45,210$61,493$43,195
Adjustments for Features-8920-1,989-2,036-3,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,819$42,388$43,221$59,457$39,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$1,402$17,638$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112011201120112012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTL
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$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
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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$4,275$3,325$5,425$5,500$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,100$2,175$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-1,989-2,036-3,646

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112012
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 SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested191562%
Total Not Requested117538%

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