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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: $50,025

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,541

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $6,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelSTSSTSSTSMDX
TrimV6V8STS-VAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $54,980
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $50,800
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,285      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740    
Sunroof     1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 6,877      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914    
Sunroof     996  
Options (change) 8,285 10,740 1,200 0
Options (change) 6,877 8,914 996 0
Destination 720 720 720 920
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $50,025 $58,980 $77,090 $55,900
Total Invoice $45,541 $53,590 $71,520 $51,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $658
Model Year2006200620062015
ModelSTSSTSSTSMDX
TrimV6V8STS-VAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$50,025$58,980$77,090$55,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,715-7,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,025$57,730$75,375$48,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,705$25,350$0
Total Invoice$45,541$53,590$71,520$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,136-1,591-6,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,541$52,454$69,929$44,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,913$24,388$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2006200620062015
ModelSTSSTSSTSMDX
TrimV6V8STS-VAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio   $50
HDMI port   $25
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers $50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats   $50
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  
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$5,390$5,855$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,715$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136-1,591-6,837

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062015
ModelSTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in111.0 in
Length196.3 in193.6 in
Width72.6 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.838.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.868.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330059%
Total Not Requested234041%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested380056%
Total Not Requested299044%

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