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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,815

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,295

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $42,930
Base Invoice $40,369 $39,410
Front buckets 0  
Sun and Sound Package 1,395  
Luxury II Package 3,500  
FWD 0  
Front buckets 0  
Sun and Sound Package 1,158  
Luxury II Package 3,272  
FWD 0  
Options (change) 4,895 0
Options (change) 4,430 0
Destination 870 885
Total Price $48,940 $43,815
Total Invoice $45,669 $40,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,814
Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$48,940$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,940$40,075
Total Invoice$45,669$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,669$36,855

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,440

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelDTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in108.3 in
Length207.6 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.883.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested117561%

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