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Cadillac ELR vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ELR vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $15,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $16,445

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelELRRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,000 $48,200
Base Invoice $71,625 $44,098
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,695  
CD player, remote 300  
Advance Package   7,950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756  
Luxury Package 1,492  
CD player, remote 264  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 3,990 7,950
Options (change) 3,512 7,194
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $72,485 $57,045
Total Invoice $68,632 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,472
Model Year20142012
ModelELRRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine181hp E+300hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)80/85 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$72,485$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,485$57,015
Total Invoice$68,632$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-27
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,632$52,160

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelELRRL
TrimBaseBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,875$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ELR vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelELRRL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in110.2 in
Length186.0 in195.8 in
Width72.7 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ELR

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested212575%
Total Not Requested70025%

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