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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: $47,245

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $19,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220222022
ModelCTSTLXTLX
TrimCTS-V2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $38,900 $53,700
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
A-Spec Package   6,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
A-Spec Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 1,745 7,250 500
Options (change) 1,536 0 0
Destination 895 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,155 $47,245 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,917
Model Year201220222022
ModelCTSTLXTLX
TrimCTS-V2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$67,155$47,245$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,860-8,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,155$42,385$46,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,075

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220222022
ModelCTSTLXTLX
TrimCTS-V2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,955$9,815$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-113-175

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelCTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in113.0 in
Length191.6 in194.6 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height58.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested252565%
Total Not Requested137535%

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