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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,595

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,362

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTSX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $29,610
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $27,634
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Technology Package         3,100
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Technology Package         2,843
Options (change) 4,295 3,295 250 900 3,100
Options (change) 3,780 2,900 220 792 2,843
Destination 825 825 825 825 885
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,885 $44,385 $46,640 $63,745 $33,595
Total Invoice $42,183 $41,860 $44,188 $59,690 $31,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,325
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTSX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$44,885$44,385$46,640$63,745$33,595
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,800-1,975-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,935$44,385$44,840$61,770$33,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$905$17,835$0
Total Invoice$42,183$41,860$44,188$59,690$31,362
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,705-1,849-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,290$41,860$42,483$57,841$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,193$16,551$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTSX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start  $150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,490$3,540$5,340$5,515$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,800$1,975$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,705-1,849-397

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20102011
ModelCTSTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.4 in
Length191.6 in185.6 in
Width72.5 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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 TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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