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Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $19,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $17,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSILXILX
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $25,900 $28,900
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $24,452 $27,229
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540        
Luxury Collection 3,650        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690      
Sunroof     1,200    
Technology Package       2,200 5,500
Premium Package       3,300  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938        
Luxury Collection 3,030        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703      
Sunroof     996    
Technology Package       2,036 5,090
Premium Package       3,054  
Options (change) 7,190 11,690 1,200 5,500 5,500
Options (change) 5,968 9,703 996 5,090 5,090
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $51,740 $65,740 $81,650 $32,295 $35,295
Total Invoice $47,673 $60,290 $74,954 $30,437 $33,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,739
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSILXILX
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8150hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15365, 10365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18255/45-18215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$51,740$65,740$81,650$32,295$35,295
Adjustments for Features-2,710-4,910-5,2750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,030$60,830$76,375$32,295$35,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,800$27,345$0$2,900
Total Invoice$47,673$60,290$74,954$30,437$33,214
Adjustments for Features-2,497-4,503-4,8420-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,176$55,787$70,112$30,437$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,611$24,936$0$2,683

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSILXILX
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats   $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$8,265$8,630$3,355$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$4,910$5,275$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,497-4,503-4,8420-94

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20082013
ModelSTSILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in105.1 in
Length196.7 in179.1 in
Width72.6 in70.6 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in50.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested154075%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265039%
Total Not Requested407561%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested350090%
Total Not Requested39010%

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