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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: $45,800

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,685

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelSTSMDX
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,385 $40,990
Base Invoice $47,614 $37,252
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Technology Package   4,050
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 220  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Technology Package   3,673
Options (change) 7,695 4,050
Options (change) 6,772 3,673
Destination 825 760
Total Price $58,905 $45,800
Total Invoice $55,211 $41,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,618
Model Year20102009
ModelSTSMDX
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$58,905$45,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,905$44,600
Total Invoice$55,211$41,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,211$40,593

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20102009
ModelSTSMDX
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,740$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,092

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20102009
ModelSTSMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in108.3 in
Length196.7 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,535 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 in35.7 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested92549%

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