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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $14,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $14,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $32,136 $35,391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595      
Panoramic sunroof     1,450        
Technology Package           3,730 3,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530      
Panoramic sunroof     1,291        
Technology Package           3,420 3,420
Options (change) 595 595 2,045 595 0 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 530 530 1,821 530 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $88,290 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $83,975 $36,316 $39,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,076
Model Year2018201820182018201820092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$88,290$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-4,765-7,665-6,190-10,265-6,8650-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,820$53,420$57,845$62,420$81,425$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$32,605$0$1,350
Total Invoice$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$83,975$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features-4,528-7,284-5,874-9,754-6,5290-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,392$50,761$54,887$59,311$77,446$36,316$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,369$8,495$12,919$31,054$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year2018201820182018201820092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$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$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225   
Sunshades, second row $125 $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$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$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Backup collision intervention   $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance traction management    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500 $500
Differential cooler    $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof     $900$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive     $15$15
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information     $25$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$25
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Rear camera mirror $200 $200   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats $200 $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  
Metal pedals   $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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$9,320$12,220$10,745$14,820$11,420$4,555$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$7,665$6,190$10,265$6,865$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,528-7,284-5,874-9,754-6,5290-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182009
ModelCTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in195.3 in
Width72.2 in74.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 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
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

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 player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

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