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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: $47,850

Acura MDX   
Difference: $7,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,350

Acura MDX   
Difference: $8,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelDTSMDX
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,825 $43,280
Base Invoice $51,809 $40,092
Upgraded leather upholstery 0  
Technology Package   3,675
Upgraded leather upholstery 0  
Technology Package   3,363
Options (change) 0 3,675
Options (change) 0 3,363
Destination 920 895
Total Price $55,745 $47,850
Total Invoice $52,729 $44,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,186
Model Year20112013
ModelDTSMDX
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$55,745$47,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$45,900
Total Invoice$52,729$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,729$42,543

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112013
ModelDTSMDX
TrimPremiumBase
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
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 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,807

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112013
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
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested107572%
Total Not Requested41528%

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