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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $23,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $23,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelDTSTL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $33,725
Base Invoice $56,581 $30,991
Navigation system   2,500
Navigation system   2,292
Options (change) 0 2,500
Options (change) 0 2,292
Destination 920 715
Total Price $60,795 $36,940
Total Invoice $57,501 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,852
Model Year20112008
ModelDTSTL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8258hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-17
Total Price$60,795$36,940
Adjustments for Features-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,820$36,940
Total Invoice$57,501$33,998
Adjustments for Features-5,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,850$33,998

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSTL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,665$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.9 in
Length207.6 in189.3 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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