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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $2,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelDTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $46,280
Base Invoice $42,874 $41,560
Heated front seats 1,425  
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Cargo net 95  
FWD 0  
Technology Package   3,620
Heated front seats 1,183  
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,780  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Cargo net 78  
FWD 0  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 4,515 3,620
Options (change) 3,747 3,245
Destination 920 715
Total Price $51,290 $50,615
Total Invoice $47,541 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,741
Model Year20092008
ModelDTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$51,290$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,290$47,590
Total Invoice$47,541$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,541$42,800

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelDTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Surround sound $250
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,990$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,720

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelDTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.2 in
Length207.6 in193.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 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%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

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