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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,490

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,677

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSZDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $50,920
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $47,084
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Options (change) 8,335 6,740 350 1,150 0
Options (change) 7,335 6,022 308 1,012 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,975 $51,180 $50,490 $65,685 $51,815
Total Invoice $47,677 $48,065 $47,738 $61,493 $47,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,399
Model Year20112011201120112013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSZDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/50-19
Total Price$50,975$51,180$50,490$65,685$51,815
Adjustments for Features-790-790-7900-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,185$50,390$49,700$65,685$48,100
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$15,985$0
Total Invoice$47,677$48,065$47,738$61,493$47,979
Adjustments for Features-739-742-7470-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,938$47,323$46,991$61,493$44,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$53$14,555$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20112011201120112013
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSZDX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather accent trim    $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Power lumbar 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$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$4,065$4,065$4,065$3,275$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$790$790$0$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-739-742-7470-3,440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20112013
ModelCTSZDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in192.4 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height59.1 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft355.8 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%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested106546%

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%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested86541%

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