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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $14,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182022
ModelCTSCTSTLX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $38,900
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 500
Advance Package     8,800
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 0
Advance Package     0
Options (change) 3,445 595 9,300
Options (change) 3,067 530 0
Destination 995 995 1,095
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $49,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,118
Model Year201820182022
ModelCTSCTSTLX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$49,295
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$70,615$49,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182022
ModelCTSCTSTLX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration  $0
App support$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,610$8,235$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,369-1,9670

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelCTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in113.0 in
Length195.5 in194.6 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested532587%
Total Not Requested77513%

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