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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $2,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCTSCTSTLXTLX
TrimBaseCTS-VV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $34,374 $40,626
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Premium Collection 10,050      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Advance Package     7,550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079      
Premium Collection 8,342      
Navigation System   1,780    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 11,350 3,045 7,550 0
Options (change) 9,421 2,527 7,152 0
Destination 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,390 $64,700 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $44,104 $59,228 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,248
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCTSCTSTLXTLX
TrimBaseCTS-VV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$48,390$64,700$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features-9750-6,850-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$64,700$37,850$37,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,285$0$50
Total Invoice$44,104$59,228$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features-8890-6,509-5,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,215$59,228$35,967$36,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,013$0$50

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelCTSCTSTLXTLX
TrimBaseCTS-VV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote start$150 $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Boost gauge $75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,040$5,065$11,915$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$6,850$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-8890-6,509-5,559

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092018
ModelCTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.7 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium 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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested539061%
Total Not Requested339039%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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 TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested299056%
Total Not Requested232544%

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