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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: $57,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,153

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSTSMDX
TrimLuxuryAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $54,650
Base Invoice $48,024 $51,284
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600  
AWD 1,900 2,000
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048  
AWD 1,672 1,874
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Options (change) 10,845 2,000
Options (change) 9,544 1,874
Destination 875 995
Total Price $62,540 $57,645
Total Invoice $58,443 $54,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,172
Model Year20112018
ModelSTSMDX
TrimLuxuryAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6290hp I6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15501, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/50-20
Total Price$62,540$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-8,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,540$49,255
Total Invoice$58,443$54,153
Adjustments for Features0-7,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$46,271

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSMDX
TrimLuxuryAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$14,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,882

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,125 lb.4,215 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested165080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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