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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,295

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,147

Acura RDX   
Difference: $9,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelDTSRDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $35,670
Base Invoice $40,369 $33,872
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Blind spot warning system 395  
Lane departure warning 295  
Advance Package   6,650
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Blind spot warning system 328  
Lane departure warning 245  
Advance Package   6,300
Options (change) 10,180 6,650
Options (change) 8,975 6,300
Destination 870 975
Total Price $54,225 $43,295
Total Invoice $50,214 $41,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,825
Model Year20082017
ModelDTSRDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$54,225$43,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,225$41,445
Total Invoice$50,214$41,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,214$39,389

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082017
ModelDTSRDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,758

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082017
ModelDTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in105.7 in
Length207.6 in184.4 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.861.3 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 III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested162534%
Total Not Requested313066%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested380062%
Total Not Requested236538%

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