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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: $55,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,279

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $10,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSMDXMDX
TrimV8AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,910 $54,650 $58,150
Base Invoice $52,276 $51,284 $54,563
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Options (change) 11,940 0 0
Options (change) 9,910 0 0
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $68,625 $55,645 $59,145
Total Invoice $62,961 $52,279 $55,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,474
Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSMDXMDX
TrimV8AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8290hp I6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T9S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15501, 10529, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$68,625$55,645$59,145
Adjustments for Features0-6,165-8,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,625$49,480$50,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$62,961$52,279$55,558
Adjustments for Features0-5,792-8,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,961$46,487$47,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSMDXMDX
TrimV8AdvanceSport Hybrid Advance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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 door panel trim $250$250
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,815$11,980$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,165$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,792-8,046

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092018
ModelSTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in111.0 in
Length196.7 in196.2 in
Width72.6 in77.2 in
Height57.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 spoiler200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested440065%
Total Not Requested237535%

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