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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: $55,475

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $3,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,118

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $1,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelSTSMDXMDX
TrimV8AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,520 $54,500 $58,000
Base Invoice $43,956 $51,143 $54,422
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Options (change) 10,740 0 0
Options (change) 8,914 0 0
Destination 720 975 975
Total Price $58,980 $55,475 $58,975
Total Invoice $53,590 $52,118 $55,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,086
Model Year200620172017
ModelSTSMDXMDX
TrimV8AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8290hp I6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T9S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$58,980$55,475$58,975
Adjustments for Features0-7,040-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$48,435$49,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$53,590$52,118$55,397
Adjustments for Features0-6,614-8,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$45,504$46,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$932

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200620172017
ModelSTSMDXMDX
TrimV8AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Display key $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,615$11,655$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,040$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,614-8,961

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20062017
ModelSTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in111.0 in
Length196.3 in196.2 in
Width72.6 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,002 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 ft315.0 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 V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
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
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested490072%
Total Not Requested189028%

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