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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSRL
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $48,200
Base Invoice $51,809 $44,098
Upgraded leather upholstery 0  
Technology Package   4,150
Upgraded leather upholstery 0  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 0 4,150
Options (change) 0 3,756
Destination 920 895
Total Price $55,745 $53,245
Total Invoice $52,729 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,712
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSRL
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$55,745$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$52,445
Total Invoice$52,729$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,729$48,017

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSRL
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
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$4,590$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-732

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.2 in
Length207.6 in195.8 in
Width74.8 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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