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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: $32,495

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $22,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $19,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
ModelSTSSTSSTSILXILX
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $26,900 $28,900
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $25,378 $27,229
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540        
Luxury Collection 3,900        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940      
Sunroof     1,200    
Technology Package       4,700 5,700
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938        
Luxury Collection 3,237        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910      
Sunroof     996    
Technology Package       4,350 5,275
Options (change) 7,440 11,940 1,200 4,700 5,700
Options (change) 6,175 9,910 996 4,350 5,275
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $54,625 $68,625 $84,235 $32,495 $35,495
Total Invoice $50,343 $62,961 $77,319 $30,623 $33,399

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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: $19,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,338
Model Year20092009200920142014
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$54,625$68,625$84,235$32,495$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,585-4,785-5,0000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,040$63,840$79,235$32,495$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,800$27,195$0$2,900
Total Invoice$50,343$62,961$77,319$30,623$33,399
Adjustments for Features-2,382-4,390-4,5890-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,961$58,571$72,730$30,623$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,610$24,769$0$2,682

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20092009200920142014
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 
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
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$5,940$8,140$8,355$3,355$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$4,785$5,000$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,382-4,390-4,5890-94

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20092014
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
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
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested154075%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250080%
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
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested270040%
Total Not Requested407560%

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested202584%
Total Not Requested39016%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested362590%
Total Not Requested39010%

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