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Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Acura MDX   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,567

Acura MDX   
Difference: $4,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSTSMDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $43,030
Base Invoice $43,956 $39,863
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740  
Advance Package   9,625
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914  
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 10,740 9,625
Options (change) 8,914 8,809
Destination 720 895
Total Price $58,980 $53,550
Total Invoice $53,590 $49,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,277
Model Year20062012
ModelSTSMDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$58,980$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$50,035
Total Invoice$53,590$49,567
Adjustments for Features0-3,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$46,313

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSMDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,254

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062012
ModelSTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in108.3 in
Length196.3 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.842.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.883.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested465068%
Total Not Requested214032%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested186547%

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