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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: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelDTSRL
TrimPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $46,280
Base Invoice $51,809 $41,560
Upgraded leather upholstery 0  
Technology Package   3,620
Upgraded leather upholstery 0  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 0 3,620
Options (change) 0 3,245
Destination 920 715
Total Price $55,745 $50,615
Total Invoice $52,729 $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: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,411
Model Year20112008
ModelDTSRL
TrimPremiumBase
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$55,745$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,745$50,390
Total Invoice$52,729$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,729$45,318

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSRL
TrimPremiumBase
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
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 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$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $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$5,465$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Acura RL specs.

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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