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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: $16,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,482

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $15,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSTLX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $35,450
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $33,664
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Advance Package       7,250
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Advance Package       6,868
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 7,250
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 6,868
Destination 995 995 995 950
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $43,650
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $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: $14,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,324
Model Year2016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSTLX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/50-18
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$43,650
Adjustments for Features-2,900-3,625-4,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,665$58,800$67,445$43,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$41,482
Adjustments for Features-2,706-3,391-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,806$55,000$63,084$41,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,194$9,278$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSTLX
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,930$10,655$11,280$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$3,625$4,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,706-3,391-3,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20162017
ModelCTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in109.3 in
Length195.5 in190.3 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested532589%
Total Not Requested66511%

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