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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: $43,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,482

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $5,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelCTSCTSCTSTLX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $35,450
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $33,664
Performance Luxury Package 3,215      
Navigation System 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Advance Package       7,250
Performance Luxury Package 2,829      
Navigation System 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Advance Package       6,868
Options (change) 6,510 0 1,150 7,250
Options (change) 5,729 0 1,012 6,868
Destination 895 895 895 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $49,695 $49,185 $66,560 $43,650
Total Invoice $46,588 $46,529 $62,313 $41,482

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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: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,946
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelCTSCTSCTSTLX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$49,695$49,185$66,560$43,650
Adjustments for Features-575-5750-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,120$48,610$66,560$38,975
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$17,950$0
Total Invoice$46,588$46,529$62,313$41,482
Adjustments for Features-539-5440-4,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,049$45,985$62,313$37,039
Cost Above Minimum$64$0$16,328$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelCTSCTSCTSTLX
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$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$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$5,740$5,165$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$575$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-539-5440-4,443

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,852 lb.3,484 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
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
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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