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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: $56,445

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $600

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $48,200
Base Invoice $42,874 $44,098
Navigation system 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Luxury III Package 5,180  
Advance Package   7,950
Navigation system 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Luxury III Package 4,843  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 9,670 7,950
Options (change) 8,570 7,194
Destination 920 895
Total Price $56,445 $57,045
Total Invoice $52,364 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,160
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSRL
TrimV8Base
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$56,445$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,445$55,970
Total Invoice$52,364$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,364$51,204

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSRL
TrimV8Base
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
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$5,165$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-983

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL specs.

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 trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested184040%
Total Not Requested279060%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
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 Requested202572%
Total Not Requested80028%

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