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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: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $6,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $6,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTL
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $39,580
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $37,113
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495    
Panoramic sunroof         1,250  
Luxury Package         1,600  
Advance Package           5,930
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436    
Panoramic sunroof         1,100  
Luxury Package         1,408  
Advance Package           5,488
Options (change) 745 745 745 745 3,100 5,930
Options (change) 656 656 656 656 2,728 5,488
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $46,405
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $43,496

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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: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,332
Model Year201620162016201620162014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTL
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,025$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090$46,405
Adjustments for Features-2,160-4,860-6,835-7,460-6,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,865$53,165$55,590$64,235$82,530$46,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,725$13,370$31,665$0
Total Invoice$49,859$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258$43,496
Adjustments for Features-2,031-4,546-6,393-6,978-6,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,828$49,731$51,998$60,081$77,127$43,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,903$4,170$12,253$29,299$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620162016201620162014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTL
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras $500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive     $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$11,565$13,540$14,165$13,265$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$4,860$6,835$7,460$6,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,031-4,546-6,393-6,978-6,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162014
ModelCTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in194.0 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210068%
Total Not Requested99032%

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