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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: $45,850

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $3,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,566

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $983

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Model Year20082017
ModelCTSTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $35,450
Base Invoice $31,486 $33,664
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900 2,200
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Advance Package   7,250
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577 2,084
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Advance Package   6,868
Options (change) 14,550 9,450
Options (change) 12,318 8,952
Destination 745 950
Total Price $48,970 $45,850
Total Invoice $44,549 $43,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,929
Model Year20082017
ModelCTSTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$48,970$45,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,970$42,750
Total Invoice$44,549$43,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,549$40,620

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,090$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,946

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.3 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested282568%
Total Not Requested130032%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested451564%
Total Not Requested255036%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested299050%
Total Not Requested300050%

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