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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: $34,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $8,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTSX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,095 $43,340 $48,290 $63,215 $30,010
Base Invoice $36,945 $40,956 $45,634 $59,106 $28,256
Navigation System 2,000 1,650      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Technology Package         3,100
Navigation System 1,760 1,452      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Technology Package         2,869
Options (change) 3,500 3,150 350 1,150 3,100
Options (change) 3,080 2,772 308 1,012 2,869
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $43,490 $47,385 $49,535 $67,860 $34,005
Total Invoice $40,920 $44,623 $46,837 $63,613 $32,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,571
Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTSX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T5
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)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$43,490$47,385$49,535$67,860$34,005
Adjustments for Features-350-1,125-2,725-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,140$46,260$46,810$64,810$34,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,120$3,670$21,670$0
Total Invoice$40,920$44,623$46,837$63,613$32,020
Adjustments for Features-329-1,059-2,577-2,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,591$43,564$44,260$60,754$32,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,973$3,669$20,163$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20132013201320132012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTSX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
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 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
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$500
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,665$5,440$7,040$7,365$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$1,125$2,725$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-329-1,059-2,577-2,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,852 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 Luxury

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

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